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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $43,030 $44,280
Base Invoice $39,863 $42,465
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,363  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Options (change) 5,575 0
Options (change) 5,102 0
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,500 $45,100
Total Invoice $45,860 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,053
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine300hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$49,500$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,500$43,560
Total Invoice$45,860$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$41,807

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,790$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,478

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in121.2 in
Length191.6 in202.5 in
Width78.5 in76.9 in
Height68.2 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested109073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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