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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: $49,390

Acura MDX   
Difference: $17,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,351

Acura MDX   
Difference: $11,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $39,410 $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
Technology Package 3,675          
Entertainment Package 1,900          
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290      
Xenon/HID headlights   1,560 1,560 1,560    
iPod integration   440 440 440 440 440
Navigation system   3,300 3,300 3,300    
Automatic climate control, front   550        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595    
Heated front seats   690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Sunroof   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990 990    
Heated second row seats   500 500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,040        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Technology Package 3,333          
Entertainment Package 1,723          
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097      
Xenon/HID headlights   1,326 1,326 1,326    
iPod integration   374 374 374 374 374
Navigation system   2,805 2,805 2,805    
Automatic climate control, front   468        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506    
Heated front seats   587 587 587    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591 591
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638 638
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842 842    
Heated second row seats   425 425      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Options (change) 5,575 21,370 19,780 17,990 10,145 10,145
Options (change) 5,056 18,169 16,817 15,295 8,625 8,625
Destination 885 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $49,390 $66,945 $80,155 $89,865 $108,820 $134,720
Total Invoice $45,351 $57,054 $68,282 $76,535 $92,645 $114,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,902
Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$49,390$66,945$80,155$89,865$108,820$134,720
Adjustments for Features0-940-1,890-3,465-5,440-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,390$66,005$78,265$86,400$103,380$128,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,260$20,395$37,375$62,600
Total Invoice$45,351$57,054$68,282$76,535$92,645$114,660
Adjustments for Features0-801-1,610-2,951-4,631-5,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,351$56,253$66,672$73,584$88,014$109,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,419$17,331$31,761$53,203

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150 $150  
AWD$1700     
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $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     
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0  
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $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
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,330$8,280$9,855$11,830$12,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940$1,890$3,465$5,440$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801-1,610-2,951-4,631-5,204

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112009
ModelMDXCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in188.9 in
Width78.5 in76.0 in
Height68.2 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111575%
Total Not Requested37525%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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%
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%
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%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 GTS

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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