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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $14,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXBeetle
TrimTechnologyAdvanceTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $23,395
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $22,459
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 0 0 6,700
Options (change) 0 0 6,332
Destination 920 920 770
Total Price $47,960 $55,900 $30,865
Total Invoice $44,453 $51,720 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,826
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXBeetle
TrimTechnologyAdvanceTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,960$55,900$30,865
Adjustments for Features-6,545-11,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,415$44,805$30,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$44,453$51,720$29,561
Adjustments for Features-6,066-10,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,387$41,455$29,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,068$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXBeetle
TrimTechnologyAdvanceTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,005$14,555$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$11,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,066-10,2650

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in99.9 in
Length193.6 in168.4 in
Width77.2 in71.2 in
Height66.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in31.4 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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