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Acura MDX vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,900

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $30,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,550

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $27,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLS
TrimAdvance460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,980 $73,175
Base Invoice $50,800 $67,323
AWD 2,000 2,305
Advanced Pre-Collision System   5,860
Rear Seat Upgrade Package   4,865
Luxury Value Edition   965
AWD 1,830 2,120
Advanced Pre-Collision System   5,392
Rear Seat Upgrade Package   4,476
Luxury Value Edition   889
Options (change) 2,000 13,995
Options (change) 1,830 12,877
Destination 920 875
Total Price $57,900 $88,045
Total Invoice $53,550 $81,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,542
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLS
TrimAdvance460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6357hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$57,900$88,045
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,800$88,045
Total Invoice$53,550$81,075
Adjustments for Features-1,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,533$81,075

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLS
TrimAdvance460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver attention monitor $500
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,090$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in121.7 in
Length193.6 in202.8 in
Width77.2 in73.8 in
Height66.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Rear Seat Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested252594%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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