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Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,710

Acura MDX   
Difference: $18,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,302

Acura MDX   
Difference: $18,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelMDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $36,514 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245
Entertainment Package 2,200        
Sport Package 5,600        
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750 750
Convenience Package   3,500 3,500    
Adaptive Drive   3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package       3,500 1,850
Entertainment Package 1,995        
Sport Package 5,078        
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685 685
Convenience Package   3,185 3,185    
Adaptive Drive   3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Package       3,185 1,685
Options (change) 7,800 11,500 11,500 11,500 9,850
Options (change) 7,073 10,465 10,465 10,465 8,965
Destination 715 895 895 895 895
Total Price $48,710 $67,595 $70,095 $69,095 $74,945
Total Invoice $44,302 $62,325 $64,625 $63,705 $69,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,284
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelMDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$48,710$67,595$70,095$69,095$74,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,055-4,155-3,855-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,710$63,540$65,940$65,240$70,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$1,700$7,350
Total Invoice$44,302$62,325$64,625$63,705$69,105
Adjustments for Features0-3,739-3,831-3,554-3,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,302$58,586$60,794$60,151$65,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$1,565$6,780

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelMDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$7,475$11,530$11,630$11,330$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055$4,155$3,855$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,739-3,831-3,554-3,739

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in115.5 in
Length190.7 in191.2 in
Width78.5 in76.1 in
Height68.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested104054%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested104054%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested104054%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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