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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: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMDXAtlas
TrimAdvanceSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,505 $48,490
Base Invoice $50,365 $46,502
AWD 2,000  
AWD 1,830  
Options (change) 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,830 0
Destination 895 925
Total Price $57,400 $49,415
Total Invoice $53,090 $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: $8,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,817
Model Year20142018
ModelMDXAtlas
TrimAdvanceSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$57,400$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,400$49,255
Total Invoice$53,090$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,090$47,273

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20142018
ModelMDXAtlas
TrimAdvanceSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-154

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20142018
ModelMDXAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in117.3 in
Length193.6 in198.3 in
Width77.2 in78.3 in
Height66.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft396.8 ft3

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