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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: $44,495

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,593

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $4,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelMDXPathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $39,550
Base Invoice $39,410 $36,048
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Premium Package   2,300
Floor mats   200
4WD   1,600
Technology Package 3,333  
Entertainment Package 1,723  
Premium Package   2,091
Floor mats   152
4WD   1,457
Options (change) 5,575 4,100
Options (change) 5,056 3,700
Destination 885 845
Total Price $49,390 $44,495
Total Invoice $45,351 $40,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,839
Model Year20112013
ModelMDXPathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-20
Total Price$49,390$44,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,390$43,310
Total Invoice$45,351$40,593
Adjustments for Features0-1,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,351$39,512

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112013
ModelMDXPathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Tow hook(s), front $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 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,955$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,081

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112013
ModelMDXPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.2 in
Length191.6 in197.2 in
Width78.5 in77.2 in
Height68.2 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,550 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 Headroom37.5 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?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Total Requested90037%
Total Not Requested152563%

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