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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,900

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,380

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,230 $33,975
Base Invoice $38,776 $32,617
Technology Package 3,675  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130
AWD   1,955
Technology Package 3,333  
Premium Navigation Package   978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 3,675 4,105
Options (change) 3,333 3,943
Destination 810 820
Total Price $46,715 $38,900
Total Invoice $42,919 $37,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year20102012
ModelMDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,715$38,900
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,315$38,900
Total Invoice$42,919$37,380
Adjustments for Features-1,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,633$37,380

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102012
ModelMDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,040$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102012
ModelMDXTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in102.5 in
Length191.6 in174.5 in
Width78.5 in71.2 in
Height68.2 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,594 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.8 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft356.1 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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested84056%
Total Not Requested65044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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