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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,925

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $13,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $12,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $43,030
Base Invoice $25,630 $39,863
Premium Package 2,050  
Floor mats 125  
3.5L V6 1,950  
AWD 1,700  
Technology Package   3,675
Premium Package 1,907  
Floor mats 100  
3.5L V6 1,814  
AWD 1,581  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 5,825 3,675
Options (change) 5,402 3,363
Destination 825 895
Total Price $33,925 $47,600
Total Invoice $31,857 $44,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,571
Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$33,925$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$44,695
Total Invoice$31,857$44,121
Adjustments for Features0-2,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,857$41,428

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,693

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length184.1 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in78.5 in
Height67.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
34.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.242.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%

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