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Ford Escape vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,265

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $16,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,262

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $15,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMDX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $43,030
Base Invoice $20,229 $39,863
Convenience Package 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Convenience Package 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
CD changer, in-dash 251  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,611  
Options (change) 4,885 0
Options (change) 4,338 0
Destination 695 895
Total Price $27,265 $43,925
Total Invoice $25,262 $40,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,091
Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMDX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/55-18
Total Price$27,265$43,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$38,100
Total Invoice$25,262$40,758
Adjustments for Features0-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,262$35,353

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMDX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,405

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in108.3 in
Length174.7 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in78.5 in
Height67.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
29.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.242.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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