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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,350

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $15,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,853

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $13,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelMDXMDXMDXXterra
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvanceS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,765 $47,040 $54,980 $27,200
Base Invoice $39,621 $43,533 $50,800 $25,773
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Floor mats       91
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Options (change) 0 0 0 325
Options (change) 0 0 0 255
Destination 920 920 920 825
Total Price $43,685 $47,960 $55,900 $28,350
Total Invoice $40,541 $44,453 $51,720 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,122
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelMDXMDXMDXXterra
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvanceS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8501, 10546, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19265/70-16
Total Price$43,685$47,960$55,900$28,350
Adjustments for Features-9,230-11,170-15,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,455$36,790$40,180$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$5,725$0
Total Invoice$40,541$44,453$51,720$26,853
Adjustments for Features-8,566-10,353-14,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,975$34,100$37,175$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$5,200$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelMDXMDXMDXXterra
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvanceS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50 
HDMI port  $25 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,740$13,680$18,230$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,230$11,170$15,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,566-10,353-14,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in178.7 in
Width77.2 in72.8 in
Height66.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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