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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: $55,450

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,306

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $43,120
Base Invoice $39,863 $40,316
Advance Package 9,625  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Navigation Package   1,690
Sunroof   1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Luxury Package   4,485
Power-folding second row seats   1,480
Blind spot warning system   1,065
AWD   1,400
Advance Package 8,809  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Navigation Package   1,563
Sunroof   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,929
Luxury Package   4,128
Power-folding second row seats   1,363
Blind spot warning system   980
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 11,525 13,315
Options (change) 10,548 12,284
Destination 895 975
Total Price $55,450 $57,410
Total Invoice $51,306 $53,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-20
Total Price$55,450$57,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,450$53,595
Total Invoice$51,306$53,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,306$50,015

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,015$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,560

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in192.5 in
Width78.5 in74.6 in
Height68.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222556%
Total Not Requested176544%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
AC power outlet100Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%
Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150044%
Total Not Requested192556%

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