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Acura MDX vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,500

Buick Encore   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,147

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $24,065
Base Invoice $36,514 $23,102
Technology Package 3,500  
Premium Group   5,720
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Technology Package 3,174  
Premium Group   5,492
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 3,500 7,510
Options (change) 3,174 7,120
Destination 715 925
Total Price $44,410 $32,500
Total Invoice $40,403 $31,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,678
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$44,410$32,500
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,675$32,500
Total Invoice$40,403$31,147
Adjustments for Features-1,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,825$31,147

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in100.6 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height68.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.7 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 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested230054%
Total Not Requested198046%

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