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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: $55,340

Acura MDX   
Difference: $14,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,746

Acura MDX   
Difference: $13,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMDXX5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $55,200 $57,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $39,410 $50,965 $53,265 $59,245
Advance Package 9,625      
Entertainment Package 1,900      
Convenience Package   3,500 3,500  
Adaptive Drive   3,500 3,500 3,500
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package       1,850
Advance Package 8,728      
Entertainment Package 1,723      
Convenience Package   3,185 3,185  
Adaptive Drive   3,185 3,185 3,185
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545
Premium Package       1,685
Options (change) 11,525 13,900 13,900 12,250
Options (change) 10,451 12,650 12,650 11,150
Destination 885 895 895 895
Total Price $55,340 $69,995 $72,495 $77,345
Total Invoice $50,746 $64,510 $66,810 $71,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,663
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMDXX5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$55,340$69,995$72,495$77,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-3,465-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$66,630$69,030$73,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$7,350
Total Invoice$50,746$64,510$66,810$71,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,101-3,193-3,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,746$61,409$63,617$68,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$6,779

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMDXX5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $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
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,825$12,190$12,290$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$3,465$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,101-3,193-3,102

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in115.5 in
Length191.6 in191.2 in
Width78.5 in76.1 in
Height68.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 Headroom37.5 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested209052%
Total Not Requested190048%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested94048%
Total Not Requested100052%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested94048%
Total Not Requested100052%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%

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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