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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: $43,690

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,516

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $12,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,980 $30,170
Base Invoice $50,800 $28,963
AWD 2,000 2,175
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
AWD 1,830 2,088
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 2,000 12,645
Options (change) 1,830 11,678
Destination 920 875
Total Price $57,900 $43,690
Total Invoice $53,550 $41,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,924
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$57,900$43,690
Adjustments for Features-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,375$43,690
Total Invoice$53,550$41,516
Adjustments for Features-5,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,440$41,516

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,165$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.7 in
Length193.6 in196.9 in
Width77.2 in73.1 in
Height66.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft310.8 ft3

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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)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 start150Yes
Total Requested322578%
Total Not Requested90022%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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