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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: $31,390

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $13,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,304

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $11,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMDXSonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $27,595
Base Invoice $36,514 $25,790
Technology Package 3,500  
Premium Package   2,900
Floor mats   100
Technology Package 3,174  
Premium Package   2,639
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 3,500 3,000
Options (change) 3,174 2,719
Destination 715 795
Total Price $44,410 $31,390
Total Invoice $40,403 $29,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,536
Model Year20082013
ModelMDXSonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,410$31,390
Adjustments for Features-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,395$31,390
Total Invoice$40,403$29,304
Adjustments for Features-4,5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,840$29,304

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
ModelMDXSonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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$9,140$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
ModelMDXSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.0 in
Length190.7 in189.8 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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