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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: $35,715

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $13,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,833

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $12,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $26,370
Base Invoice $39,410 $24,587
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,195
Technology Package 3,333  
Entertainment Package 1,723  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
AWD   1,593
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 5,575 8,520
Options (change) 5,056 7,421
Destination 885 825
Total Price $49,390 $35,715
Total Invoice $45,351 $32,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,574
Model Year20112012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$49,390$35,715
Adjustments for Features-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,095$35,715
Total Invoice$45,351$32,833
Adjustments for Features-3,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,407$32,833

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$10,140$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.1 in
Length191.6 in174.7 in
Width78.5 in71.1 in
Height68.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested89060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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