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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: $38,640

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $20,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimAdvanceHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,250 $33,080
Entertainment Package 2,000  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
Remote start   345
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Entertainment Package 1,874  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
Remote start   293
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 2,000 4,735
Options (change) 1,874 4,025
Destination 1,025 825
Total Price $59,275 $38,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,170
Model Year20202012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimAdvanceHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6153hp I4 H
TransmissionT9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$59,275$38,640
Adjustments for Features-10,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$38,640

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202012
ModelMDXEscape
TrimAdvanceHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,990$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5320

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202012
ModelMDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.1 in
Length196.2 in174.7 in
Width77.2 in71.1 in
Height67.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,255 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
15.0 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
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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