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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: $56,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $29,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimAdvanceBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,230 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Entertainment Package 2,000            
Porsche Connect Plus   1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
Premium Plus Package   9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830   3,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,000 2,000 2,000      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Roof rails   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Laminated front side windows   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Lane departure warning   700 700 700 700 700 700
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Premium Package           1,690  
Proximity key           890  
Sunshades, second row, power           450  
Wood trim             0
Entertainment Package 1,857            
Porsche Connect Plus   0   0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Plus Package   0 0 0 0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Laminated front side windows   0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Premium Package           0  
Proximity key           0  
Sunshades, second row, power           0  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,000 23,850 20,280 22,240 18,580 14,980 13,700
Options (change) 1,857 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 940 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $56,170 $85,500 $88,030 $100,690 $118,230 $134,130 $176,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,332
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimAdvanceBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT9T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$56,170$85,500$88,030$100,690$118,230$134,130$176,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,015-4,440-4,315-7,640-7,565-13,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,170$81,485$83,590$96,375$110,590$126,565$163,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$14,890$29,105$45,080$81,625

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelMDXCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimAdvanceBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Active noise reduction$0      
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Display key$50      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200      
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Lane keeping assist$400      
Pedestrian detection$50      
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150 
Wide-view rear camera$0      
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
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300$300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100$100
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200      
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-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      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HDMI port$25      
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound$250 $250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 $200
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
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
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0      
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power release, second row seats$50      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$7,215$11,230$11,655$11,530$14,855$14,780$20,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,015$4,440$4,315$7,640$7,565$13,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-49-53-45-68-59-79

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20162018
ModelMDXCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in114.0 in
Length193.6 in191.1 in
Width77.2 in78.7 in
Height67.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 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 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length 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 Requested392574%
Total Not Requested135026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested302573%
Total Not Requested110027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested165040%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested242563%
Total Not Requested140037%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

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