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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: $44,060

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $43,030 $37,390
Base Invoice $39,863 $35,857
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Premium Package   5,850
Technology Package 3,363  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Premium Package   5,610
Options (change) 5,575 5,850
Options (change) 5,102 5,610
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,500 $44,060
Total Invoice $45,860 $42,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,427
Model Year20122011
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimBaseSEL
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$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,500$43,170
Total Invoice$45,860$42,287
Adjustments for Features0-854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$41,433

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122011
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimBaseSEL
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
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 
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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$5,965$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122011
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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested260069%
Total Not Requested115031%

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