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Acura MDX vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,120

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,361

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,230 $36,725
Base Invoice $38,776 $34,400
Technology Package 3,675  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Xenon HID headlights   815
Heated front seats   640
Technology Package 3,333  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Xenon HID headlights   749
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 3,675 5,520
Options (change) 3,333 5,086
Destination 810 875
Total Price $46,715 $43,120
Total Invoice $42,919 $40,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year20102012
ModelMDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$46,715$43,120
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,665$43,120
Total Invoice$42,919$40,361
Adjustments for Features-2,8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,117$40,361

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102012
ModelMDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8020

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102012
ModelMDXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width78.5 in71.1 in
Height68.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,594 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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