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Acura TLX vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $7,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $6,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXMDX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $43,030
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $39,863
Advance Package 7,550   9,625
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Advance Package 7,152   8,809
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 9,625
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 8,809
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $53,550
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,120
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXMDX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$46,700$45,750$53,550
Adjustments for Features-2,025-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$44,725$53,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$49,567
Adjustments for Features-1,924-9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,447$42,497$49,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXMDX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$10,350$9,350$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,924-9740

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182012
ModelTLXMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length191.7 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested281553%
Total Not Requested250047%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested274069%
Total Not Requested125031%

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