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Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,370

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $13,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,051

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $12,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMDXEscape
TrimTouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $21,685
Base Invoice $36,002 $20,229
Navigation system 2,750 2,695
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 2,475 2,291
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 2,750 6,990
Options (change) 2,475 6,127
Destination 615 695
Total Price $43,315 $29,370
Total Invoice $39,092 $27,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,363
Model Year20062008
ModelMDXEscape
TrimTouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$43,315$29,370
Adjustments for Features-4,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,240$29,370
Total Invoice$39,092$27,051
Adjustments for Features-3,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,414$27,051

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062008
ModelMDXEscape
TrimTouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,050$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062008
ModelMDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length188.7 in174.7 in
Width77.0 in71.1 in
Height68.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested072%
Total Not Requested028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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