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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,490

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,628

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMDXTouareg
TrimBaseVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $43,375
Base Invoice $39,410 $41,251
Technology Package 3,675  
Executive Package   11,720
Technology Package 3,333  
Executive Package   11,145
Options (change) 3,675 11,720
Options (change) 3,333 11,145
Destination 885 870
Total Price $47,490 $55,965
Total Invoice $43,628 $53,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,624
Model Year20112012
ModelMDXTouareg
TrimBaseVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$47,490$55,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,490$54,900
Total Invoice$43,628$53,266
Adjustments for Features0-1,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,628$52,252

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXTouareg
TrimBaseVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,014

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.9 in
Length191.6 in188.8 in
Width78.5 in76.4 in
Height68.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.9 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 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft370.9 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Heated second row seats200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested231540%
Total Not Requested345060%

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