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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,600

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,121

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $48,490
Base Invoice $39,863 $46,502
Technology Package 3,675  
Technology Package 3,363  
Options (change) 3,675 0
Options (change) 3,363 0
Destination 895 925
Total Price $47,600 $49,415
Total Invoice $44,121 $47,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,374
Model Year20122018
ModelMDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,600$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,600$42,455
Total Invoice$44,121$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,121$40,747

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,280$13,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in117.3 in
Length191.6 in198.3 in
Width78.5 in78.3 in
Height68.2 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested74050%

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