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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,240

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $3,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,083

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $2,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMDXPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $37,252 $33,837 $38,663
Technology Package 4,050    
Entertainment Package 1,750    
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
4WD   1,690 1,690
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,700 1,700
Technology Package 3,673    
Entertainment Package 1,587    
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
4WD   1,569 1,569
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,531 1,492
Options (change) 5,800 6,930 3,600
Options (change) 5,260 6,346 3,220
Destination 760 900 900
Total Price $47,550 $44,240 $46,110
Total Invoice $43,272 $41,083 $42,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,466
Model Year200920162016
ModelMDXPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$47,550$44,240$46,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$42,865$44,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$43,272$41,083$42,783
Adjustments for Features0-1,277-1,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,272$39,806$41,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,330

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920162016
ModelMDXPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$6,440$7,815$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,277-1,647

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092016
ModelMDXPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.2 in
Length190.7 in197.2 in
Width78.5 in77.2 in
Height68.2 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft379.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127568%
Total Not Requested60032%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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