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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,970

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $22,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,486

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $20,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelMDXSentraSentraSentra
TrimBaseSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $39,863 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Technology Package 3,675      
Premium Technology Package   3,820 2,360  
Door sill trim plates   75 75 75
Floor mats   200 200 200
Rear spoiler     340  
Premium Package       2,590
Technology Package 3,363      
Premium Technology Package   3,382 2,089  
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Floor mats   169 169 169
Rear spoiler     270  
Premium Package       2,293
Options (change) 3,675 4,095 2,975 2,865
Options (change) 3,363 3,604 2,581 2,515
Destination 895 885 885 885
Total Price $47,600 $24,970 $25,360 $25,740
Total Invoice $44,121 $23,486 $23,895 $24,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,522
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelMDXSentraSentraSentra
TrimBaseSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$47,600$24,970$25,360$25,740
Adjustments for Features-6,365-1,900-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,235$23,070$23,160$25,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$90$2,670
Total Invoice$44,121$23,486$23,895$24,292
Adjustments for Features-5,900-1,787-2,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,221$21,699$21,822$24,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$123$2,593

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelMDXSentraSentraSentra
TrimBaseSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,855$4,390$4,690$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$1,900$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,900-1,787-2,0730

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width78.5 in69.3 in
Height68.2 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.4 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested335566%
Total Not Requested170034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested245579%
Total Not Requested65021%

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