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Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMDXMDXSonata
TrimPremiumTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,125 $39,950 $22,470
Base Invoice $33,459 $36,002 $21,035
3.3L V6     1,700
Floor mats     85
Sunroof     900
3.3L V6     1,572
Floor mats     68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 0 0 2,685
Options (change) 0 0 2,459
Destination 615 615 675
Total Price $37,740 $40,565 $25,830
Total Invoice $34,074 $36,617 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,813
Model Year200620062008
ModelMDXMDXSonata
TrimPremiumTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6253hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7200, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,740$40,565$25,830
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$35,815$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$34,074$36,617$24,169
Adjustments for Features-3,092-4,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,982$32,329$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062008
ModelMDXMDXSonata
TrimPremiumTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,575$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,092-4,2880

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelMDXSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length188.7 in188.9 in
Width77.0 in72.1 in
Height68.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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