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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,960

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,902

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelAtlasMDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $40,195
Base Invoice $46,502 $36,514
Technology Package   3,500
Power liftgate   550
Technology Package   3,174
Power liftgate   499
Options (change) 0 4,050
Options (change) 0 3,673
Destination 925 715
Total Price $49,415 $44,960
Total Invoice $47,427 $40,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $193
Model Year20182008
ModelAtlasMDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$49,415$44,960
Adjustments for Features-7,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,415$44,960
Total Invoice$47,427$40,902
Adjustments for Features-6,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,709$40,902

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182008
ModelAtlasMDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$13,290$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182008
ModelAtlasMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in108.3 in
Length198.3 in190.7 in
Width78.3 in78.5 in
Height69.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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