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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,600

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,121

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelTouaregMDX
TrimVR6 FSIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,945 $43,030
Base Invoice $41,792 $39,863
Executive Package 11,730  
Technology Package   3,675
Executive Package 11,156  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 11,730 3,675
Options (change) 11,156 3,363
Destination 875 895
Total Price $56,550 $47,600
Total Invoice $53,823 $44,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,688
Model Year20132012
ModelTouaregMDX
TrimVR6 FSIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$56,550$47,600
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,485$47,600
Total Invoice$53,823$44,121
Adjustments for Features-1,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,809$44,121

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132012
ModelTouaregMDX
TrimVR6 FSIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,080$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132012
ModelTouaregMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in108.3 in
Length188.8 in191.6 in
Width76.4 in78.5 in
Height68.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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
32.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested231540%
Total Not Requested345060%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

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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