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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: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimAdvanceSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $54,650 $44,280
Base Invoice $51,284 $42,465
Entertainment Package 2,000  
Entertainment Package 1,874  
Options (change) 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,874 0
Destination 995 820
Total Price $57,645 $45,100
Total Invoice $54,153 $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: $8,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,336
Model Year20182012
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimAdvanceSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp I6283hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$57,645$45,100
Adjustments for Features-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,885$45,100
Total Invoice$54,153$43,285
Adjustments for Features-3,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,621$43,285

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXRoutan
TrimAdvanceSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,340$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5320

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in121.2 in
Length196.2 in202.5 in
Width77.2 in76.9 in
Height67.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft3140.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200Yes
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

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