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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: $45,015

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,365

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXTraverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $32,760
Base Invoice $40,092 $31,122
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,470
Navigation system   1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Technology Package 3,363  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,294
Navigation system   1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 5,575 11,430
Options (change) 5,102 10,418
Destination 895 825
Total Price $49,750 $45,015
Total Invoice $46,089 $42,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXTraverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/65-18
Total Price$49,750$45,015
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,770$45,015
Total Invoice$46,089$42,365
Adjustments for Features-9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,181$42,365

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXTraverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,255$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9080

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in118.9 in
Length191.6 in205.0 in
Width78.5 in78.4 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

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