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Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,510

Acura MDX   
Difference: $12,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $12,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,195 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $36,514 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Sport Package 5,600 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sport Package 5,078 2,095 2,095  
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 5,600 9,750 7,550 5,250
Options (change) 5,078 8,875 6,870 4,775
Destination 715 895 895 895
Total Price $46,510 $59,295 $63,595 $70,345
Total Invoice $42,307 $54,710 $58,685 $64,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,979
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,510$59,295$63,595$70,345
Adjustments for Features0-460-910-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,510$58,835$62,685$68,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$9,350
Total Invoice$42,307$54,710$58,685$64,915
Adjustments for Features0-424-840-1,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,307$54,286$57,845$62,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,559$8,636

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
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
USB port $25$25$25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,415$9,875$10,325$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460$910$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424-840-1,993

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in98.3 in
Length190.7 in166.9 in
Width78.5 in70.5 in
Height68.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 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 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested30011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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