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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: $25,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $58,300 $74,800 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300
Entertainment Package 1,750          
Sport Package 6,150          
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Heated second row seats   525 525 525    
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Premium Package   5,690        
Comfort Lighting Package     325 325 325 325
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420    
Heated front seats     525 525    
Rearview camera     655 655 655 655
Wood trim           0
Entertainment Package 1,587          
Sport Package 5,577          
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638 638
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Heated second row seats   0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package   0        
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0    
Heated front seats     0 0    
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,900 16,060 12,295 10,305 8,045 6,555
Options (change) 7,164 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144
Destination 760 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $49,650 $75,355 $88,090 $106,800 $123,740 $164,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,207
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$49,650$75,355$88,090$106,800$123,740$164,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,805-2,480-6,055-7,955-13,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$71,550$85,610$100,745$115,785$151,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,060$29,195$44,235$80,195

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$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$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 $0
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Larger rear spoiler   $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25$25
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Folding third row seats$600     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,065$10,870$9,545$13,120$15,020$20,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805$2,480$6,055$7,955$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-108-60-121-138-170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092016
ModelMDXCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.0 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width78.5 in78.7 in
Height68.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.4,489 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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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%
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 + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested192552%
Total Not Requested177548%

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%
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 + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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 GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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

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

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%

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