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

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Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,305

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $12,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,108

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXSanta Fe
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $28,845
Base Invoice $39,863 $27,076
Technology Package 3,675  
Touring Package   3,350
Floor mats   135
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   200
AWD   1,700
Technology Package 3,363  
Touring Package   3,116
Floor mats   107
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   186
AWD   1,581
Options (change) 3,675 5,710
Options (change) 3,363 5,282
Destination 895 750
Total Price $47,600 $35,305
Total Invoice $44,121 $33,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,520
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXSanta Fe
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$47,600$35,305
Adjustments for Features-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,910$35,305
Total Invoice$44,121$33,108
Adjustments for Features-2,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,628$33,108

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXSanta Fe
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,180$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4930

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in184.1 in
Width78.5 in74.4 in
Height68.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft378.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested51535%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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