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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,030 $32,550
Base Invoice $39,863 $31,249
Technology Package 3,675  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Technology Package 3,363  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,675 130
Options (change) 3,363 100
Destination 895 820
Total Price $47,600 $33,500
Total Invoice $44,121 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,971
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$47,600$33,500
Adjustments for Features-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,305$33,500
Total Invoice$44,121$32,169
Adjustments for Features-3,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,140$32,169

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,530$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in100.0 in
Length191.6 in168.4 in
Width78.5 in71.2 in
Height68.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
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 Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%

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