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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMDXJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $36,514 $29,933 $22,987
Technology Package 3,500    
Autobahn Package     2,250
Navigation Package     2,005
Rear spoiler     375
Technology Package 3,174    
Autobahn Package     2,160
Navigation Package     1,925
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,500 0 4,630
Options (change) 3,174 0 4,385
Destination 715 795 795
Total Price $44,410 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $40,403 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,799
Model Year200820132013
ModelMDXJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT5S7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,410$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-7,075-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,335$31,375$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$40,403$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-6,437-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,966$30,151$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820132013
ModelMDXJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,515$3,040$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,075$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,437-5770

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelMDXJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in182.2 in
Width78.5 in70.0 in
Height68.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

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