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Acura MDX vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,743

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $17,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,379

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $15,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXRAV4
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $25,330
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $23,684
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,390
Folding third row seats     750
Rearview camera     475
Power driver seat     440
AC power outlet     0
3.5L V6     1,920
Floor mats     199
Remote start     529
Sunroof     900
AWD 1,830 1,830 1,300
Folding third row seats     668
Rearview camera     424
Power driver seat     392
AC power outlet     0
3.5L V6     1,794
Floor mats     126
Remote start     380
Sunroof     801
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 6,603
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 5,885
Destination 920 920 810
Total Price $49,960 $57,900 $32,743
Total Invoice $46,283 $53,550 $30,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,369
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXRAV4
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/65-17
Total Price$49,960$57,900$32,743
Adjustments for Features-5,975-10,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,985$47,375$32,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$46,283$53,550$30,379
Adjustments for Features-5,535-9,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,748$43,816$30,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,068$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXRAV4
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,830$15,380$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$10,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,535-9,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in104.7 in
Length193.6 in181.1 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height66.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested70068%
Total Not Requested32532%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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