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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,815

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,442

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $1,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXTraverse
TrimTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $32,760
Base Invoice $36,002 $31,122
Navigation system 2,750 1,890
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,470
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Navigation system 2,475 1,663
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,294
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 4,250 11,430
Options (change) 3,825 10,418
Destination 615 825
Total Price $44,815 $45,015
Total Invoice $40,442 $42,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $464
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXTraverse
TrimTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/65-18
Total Price$44,815$45,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$43,465
Total Invoice$40,442$42,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$40,906

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXTraverse
TrimTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,525$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,459

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length188.7 in205.0 in
Width77.0 in78.4 in
Height68.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested85041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested87545%
Total Not Requested107555%

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