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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: $28,430

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $15,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,291

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $23,455
Base Invoice $39,863 $21,789
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 0 4,250
Options (change) 0 3,777
Destination 895 725
Total Price $43,925 $28,430
Total Invoice $40,758 $26,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,433
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$43,925$28,430
Adjustments for Features-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,500$28,430
Total Invoice$40,758$26,291
Adjustments for Features-5,0340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,724$26,291

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 front 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 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,415$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0340

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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