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Acura MDX vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,895

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $13,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,248

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $11,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXLEAF
TrimBaseSL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,280 $37,250
Base Invoice $40,092 $35,668
Door sill trim plates   125
Floor mats   170
Door sill trim plates   99
Floor mats   131
Options (change) 0 295
Options (change) 0 230
Destination 895 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,175 $30,895
Total Invoice $40,987 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,912
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXLEAF
TrimBaseSL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG106/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$44,175$30,895
Adjustments for Features-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$30,895
Total Invoice$40,987$29,248
Adjustments for Features-5,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,160$29,248

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXLEAF
TrimBaseSL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,740$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in175.0 in
Width78.5 in69.7 in
Height68.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in31.1 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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