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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: $49,750

Acura MDX   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,089

Acura MDX   
Difference: $12,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900
Base Invoice $40,092 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390
Technology Package 3,675 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Entertainment Package 1,900        
Convenience Package   2,750 2,750    
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350    
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Premium Package       3,400 2,200
Premium Sound Package       1,800 1,800
Rear Climate Package       900 900
Technology Package 3,363 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Entertainment Package 1,739        
Convenience Package   2,505 2,505    
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320    
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Premium Package       3,095 2,000
Premium Sound Package       1,640 1,640
Rear Climate Package       820 820
Options (change) 5,575 10,150 10,150 13,150 11,950
Options (change) 5,102 9,240 9,240 11,970 10,875
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Total Price $49,750 $63,125 $65,625 $65,825 $71,725
Total Invoice $46,089 $58,245 $60,545 $60,700 $66,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,406
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$49,750$63,125$65,625$65,825$71,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-3,080-2,780-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,750$60,145$62,545$63,045$68,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$2,900$8,500
Total Invoice$46,089$58,245$60,545$60,700$66,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-2,842-2,564-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,089$55,495$57,703$58,136$63,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$2,641$7,805

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
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 area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails $250$250  
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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$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
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,350$10,330$10,430$10,130$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$3,080$2,780$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,750-2,842-2,564-2,840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132011
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested111575%
Total Not Requested37525%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested74045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested106554%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested74045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested106554%
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 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested74045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested81528%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
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%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested74045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%
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%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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