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Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,610

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,398

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $39,075
Base Invoice $36,514 $36,537
Technology Package 3,500  
Entertainment Package 2,200  
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Comfort Package   1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,540
AWD   1,400
Technology Package 3,174  
Entertainment Package 1,995  
Premium Package   2,244
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Comfort Package   1,796
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,336
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 5,700 10,865
Options (change) 5,169 10,062
Destination 715 875
Total Price $46,610 $50,815
Total Invoice $42,398 $47,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,137
Model Year20082012
ModelMDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$46,610$50,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,610$49,810
Total Invoice$42,398$47,474
Adjustments for Features0-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,398$46,535

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$6,400$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-939

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in107.9 in
Length190.7 in187.8 in
Width78.5 in74.2 in
Height68.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 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 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested260094%
Total Not Requested1756%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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