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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: $55,965

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,266

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXTouareg
TrimAdvanceVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,980 $43,375
Base Invoice $50,800 $41,251
AWD 2,000  
Executive Package   11,720
AWD 1,830  
Executive Package   11,145
Options (change) 2,000 11,720
Options (change) 1,830 11,145
Destination 920 870
Total Price $57,900 $55,965
Total Invoice $53,550 $53,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,020
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXTouareg
TrimAdvanceVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19265/50-19
Total Price$57,900$55,965
Adjustments for Features-5,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,165$55,965
Total Invoice$53,550$53,266
Adjustments for Features-5,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,246$53,266

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXTouareg
TrimAdvanceVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,090$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3040

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.9 in
Length193.6 in188.8 in
Width77.2 in76.4 in
Height66.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.9 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
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 seats50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested321556%
Total Not Requested255044%

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