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Acura MDX vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,900

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMDXGSGSGS
TrimBase350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $37,252 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Sport Package 6,150      
Navigation system   1,165 1,165 1,665
Rear spoiler   200 200 200
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   620    
Sport Package 5,577      
Navigation system   1,068 1,068 1,523
Rear spoiler   172 172 172
Rain-sensing wipers   452 86  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   533    
Options (change) 6,150 2,510 1,465 1,865
Options (change) 5,577 2,225 1,326 1,695
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $47,900 $50,285 $57,710 $61,690
Total Invoice $43,589 $45,310 $51,480 $55,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,210
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMDXGSGSGS
TrimBase350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,900$50,285$57,710$61,690
Adjustments for Features-2,7350-1,200-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,165$50,285$56,510$59,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225$9,630
Total Invoice$43,589$45,310$51,480$55,626
Adjustments for Features-2,4890-1,070-1,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,100$45,310$50,410$54,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$8,715

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMDXGSGSGS
TrimBase350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,700$3,965$5,165$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0$1,200$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4890-1,070-1,601

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in190.0 in
Width78.5 in71.7 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.4 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 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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