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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,140

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $10,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,266

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMDXEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $39,863 $23,798 $27,759
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Power liftgate   495  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Power liftgate   436  
Options (change) 0 7,265 4,150
Options (change) 0 6,643 3,774
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $43,925 $33,140 $34,195
Total Invoice $40,758 $31,266 $32,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,801
Model Year201220122012
ModelMDXEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$43,925$33,140$34,195
Adjustments for Features-2,9000-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,025$33,140$33,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$40,758$31,266$32,358
Adjustments for Features-2,6910-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,067$31,266$31,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelMDXEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,115$5,215$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6910-582

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.5 in
Length191.6 in187.8 in
Width78.5 in72.5 in
Height68.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.9 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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