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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: $36,060

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $21,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,126

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $19,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,505 $26,370
Base Invoice $50,365 $24,587
AWD 2,000 1,750
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Navigation system   1,995
Remote start   345
3.0L V6   1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
AWD 1,830 1,593
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Navigation system   1,696
Remote start   293
3.0L V6   1,088
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 2,000 8,865
Options (change) 1,830 7,714
Destination 895 825
Total Price $57,400 $36,060
Total Invoice $53,090 $33,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,043
Model Year20142012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$57,400$36,060
Adjustments for Features-9,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,755$36,060
Total Invoice$53,090$33,126
Adjustments for Features-8,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,169$33,126

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,290$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelMDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.1 in
Length193.6 in174.7 in
Width77.2 in71.1 in
Height66.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
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%

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