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Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,825

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,881

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $30,170
Base Invoice $36,514 $28,963
Entertainment Package 2,200 600
Technology Package 3,500  
AWD   2,165
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Navigation system   895
Rear spoiler   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Entertainment Package 1,995 528
Technology Package 3,174  
AWD   2,078
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Navigation system   788
Rear spoiler   308
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Options (change) 5,700 9,780
Options (change) 5,169 9,043
Destination 715 875
Total Price $46,610 $40,825
Total Invoice $42,398 $38,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,643
Model Year20082012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$46,610$40,825
Adjustments for Features-2,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,550$40,825
Total Invoice$42,398$38,881
Adjustments for Features-1,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,524$38,881

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,065$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.7 in
Length190.7 in196.9 in
Width78.5 in73.1 in
Height68.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in40.5 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested220068%
Total Not Requested105032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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