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Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,710

Acura MDX   
Difference: $19,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010201020102010
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300
Entertainment Package 2,200            
Sport Package 5,600            
Light Comfort Package   650 650 650 650 650 650
Xenon/HID headlights   1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560    
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Automatic climate control, front   550          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710    
Floor mats   150 150 150 150 150 150
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595   595    
Navigation system   3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695 695
Heated front seats   720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio   750 750   750 750 750
Sunroof   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990 990 990    
Heated second row seats   510 500 500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,040          
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650 650 650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Entertainment Package 1,995            
Sport Package 5,078            
Light Comfort Package   0 0 0 0 0 0
Xenon/HID headlights   1,326 1,326 1,326 1,326    
Comfort Package   0 0        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Automatic climate control, front   468          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604 604    
Floor mats   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506   506    
Navigation system   2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591 591 591
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio   638 638   638 638 638
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842 842 842    
Heated second row seats   0 425 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884          
CD changer, remote   553 553 553 553 553 553
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Options (change) 7,800 21,670 20,070 17,435 18,280 10,405 10,405
Options (change) 7,073 15,601 14,674 13,105 14,249 8,166 8,166
Destination 715 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $48,710 $68,145 $81,745 $89,210 $91,655 $111,280 $137,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,579
Model Year2008201020102010201020102010
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$48,710$68,145$81,745$89,210$91,655$111,280$137,680
Adjustments for Features0-590-1,540-1,115-3,115-5,090-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,710$67,555$80,205$88,095$88,540$106,190$131,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,650$20,540$20,985$38,635$64,360

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2008201020102010201020102010
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
6-speed manual $150  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  $1100$1100
-speed    $0   
AWD$1700      
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500      
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25 $25$25$25
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,530$9,480$9,055$11,055$13,030$13,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$1,540$1,115$3,115$5,090$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-295-176-517-418-383

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082010
ModelMDXCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length190.7 in188.9 in
Width78.5 in76.0 in
Height68.2 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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