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Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,650

Acura MDX   
Difference: $295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelPilotPilotMDX
TrimEliteBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,720 $50,220 $40,990
Sport Package     6,150
Entertainment Package     1,750
Sport Package     5,577
Entertainment Package     1,587
Options (change) 0 0 7,900
Options (change) 0 0 7,164
Destination 1,225 1,225 760
Total Price $49,945 $51,445 $49,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,091
Model Year202120212009
ModelPilotPilotMDX
TrimEliteBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$49,945$51,445$49,650
Adjustments for Features-5,715-5,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,230$45,730$49,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX

Model Year202120212009
ModelPilotPilotMDX
TrimEliteBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,080$11,080$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$5,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1360

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20212009
ModelPilotMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in108.3 in
Length196.5 in190.7 in
Width78.6 in78.5 in
Height70.6 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,158 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested135051%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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