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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: $49,650

Acura MDX   
Difference: $18,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Sport Package 6,150        
Entertainment Package 1,750        
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490 1,490   1,490
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990      
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595
Traffic information   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790  
Premium Package Plus   10,160      
Premium Package     7,790 7,790  
Light Comfort Package     250 250 250
Rearview camera     655 655 655
Heated second row seats     525 525  
Sport Package 5,577        
Entertainment Package 1,587        
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0      
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506
Traffic information   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0      
Premium Package     0 0  
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0
Heated second row seats     0 0  
Options (change) 7,900 19,415 16,485 14,995 7,380
Options (change) 7,164 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144
Destination 760 975 975 975 975
Total Price $49,650 $68,590 $82,460 $84,970 $115,455

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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: $16,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,166
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$49,650$68,590$82,460$84,970$115,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-2,805-2,055-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$66,460$79,655$82,915$109,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,195$16,455$43,040

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row, power $225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 $300
Lockable center differential $150$150 $150
Lockable rear differential $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,615$8,745$9,420$8,670$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$2,805$2,055$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-66-72-51-109

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.0 in
Length190.7 in190.8 in
Width78.5 in76.3 in
Height68.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202577%
Total Not Requested60023%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested322555%
Total Not Requested269045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested207551%
Total Not Requested196549%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested207551%
Total Not Requested196549%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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