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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $19,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelMDXJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $39,410 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Premium Package   1,440      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Premium Package   1,382      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 0 1,815 375 375 2,425
Options (change) 0 1,682 300 300 2,268
Destination 885 770 770 770 770
Total Price $43,815 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $26,940
Total Invoice $40,295 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,935
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelMDXJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,815$25,360$24,590$25,950$26,940
Adjustments for Features-9,3750-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,440$25,360$23,715$23,975$26,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0$260$2,575
Total Invoice$40,295$24,316$23,577$24,883$25,833
Adjustments for Features-8,6220-839-1,894-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,673$24,316$22,738$22,989$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$0$251$2,472

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelMDXJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$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$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
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, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$10,840$1,465$2,340$3,440$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,375$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6220-839-1,894-623

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length191.6 in182.2 in
Width78.5 in70.0 in
Height68.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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 ft315.5 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
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

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%

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