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Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanMDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $43,030
Base Invoice $42,465 $39,863
Entertainment Package   1,900
Technology Package   3,675
Entertainment Package   1,739
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 0 5,575
Options (change) 0 5,102
Destination 820 895
Total Price $45,100 $49,500
Total Invoice $43,285 $45,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,053
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanMDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$45,100$49,500
Adjustments for Features-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,560$49,500
Total Invoice$43,285$45,860
Adjustments for Features-1,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,807$45,860

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanMDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,330$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanMDX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in108.3 in
Length202.5 in191.6 in
Width76.9 in78.5 in
Height68.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested109073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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