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Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,820

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate   
Difference: $12,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,584

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate   
Difference: $10,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXSanta Fe Sport
TrimBase2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $36,500
Base Invoice $39,863 $34,542
Advance Package 9,625  
Tech Package   1,550
Floor mats   125
AWD   1,750
Advance Package 8,809  
Tech Package   1,411
Floor mats   100
AWD   1,636
Options (change) 9,625 3,425
Options (change) 8,809 3,147
Destination 895 895
Total Price $53,550 $40,820
Total Invoice $49,567 $38,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,562
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXSanta Fe Sport
TrimBase2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-19
Total Price$53,550$40,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$39,150
Total Invoice$49,567$38,584
Adjustments for Features0-1,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$37,005

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXSanta Fe Sport
TrimBase2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,555$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in185.0 in
Width78.5 in74.0 in
Height68.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft371.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245061%
Total Not Requested154039%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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