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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: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $12,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $10,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMDXMDXTiguan
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $33,975
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $32,617
Premium Navigation Package     1,020
FWD     0
Premium Navigation Package     978
FWD     0
Options (change) 0 0 1,020
Options (change) 0 0 978
Destination 940 940 820
Total Price $48,380 $54,170 $35,815
Total Invoice $45,070 $50,446 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,138
Model Year201620162012
ModelMDXMDXTiguan
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-19
Total Price$48,380$54,170$35,815
Adjustments for Features-3,775-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,605$47,120$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,515$0
Total Invoice$45,070$50,446$34,415
Adjustments for Features-3,517-6,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,553$43,881$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,328$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620162012
ModelMDXMDXTiguan
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Display key $50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,340$12,615$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,517-6,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162012
ModelMDXTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in102.5 in
Length193.6 in174.5 in
Width77.2 in71.2 in
Height67.6 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft356.1 ft3

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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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