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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMDXJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $39,863 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Technology Package 3,675      
Rear spoiler   375    
Technology Package 3,363      
Rear spoiler   300    
Options (change) 3,675 375 0 0
Options (change) 3,363 300 0 0
Destination 895 820 820 820
Total Price $47,600 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $44,121 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,394
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMDXJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,600$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-5,765-1,150-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$25,425$31,040$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$44,121$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features-5,344-1,103-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,777$24,383$29,829$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,446$4,546

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMDXJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$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$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, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,330$4,715$4,465$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$1,150$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,344-1,103-8650

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length191.6 in183.3 in
Width78.5 in70.0 in
Height68.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.7 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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