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Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,650

Acura MDX   
Difference: $295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelMDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $48,720 $50,220
Sport Package 6,150    
Entertainment Package 1,750    
Sport Package 5,577    
Entertainment Package 1,587    
Options (change) 7,900 0 0
Options (change) 7,164 0 0
Destination 760 1,225 1,225
Total Price $49,650 $49,945 $51,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,091
Model Year200920212021
ModelMDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$49,650$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$44,230$45,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200920212021
ModelMDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,365$11,080$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-136

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092021
ModelMDXPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in196.5 in
Width78.5 in78.6 in
Height68.2 in70.6 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested135051%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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