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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: $40,635

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $10,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPilotMDXMDX
TrimEX-LTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,760 $48,600 $54,650
Honda Sensing 1,000    
AWD 1,900 2,000 2,000
Honda Sensing 912    
AWD 0 1,874 1,874
Options (change) 2,900 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 912 1,874 1,874
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $40,635 $51,595 $57,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,355
Model Year201820182018
ModelPilotMDXMDX
TrimEX-LTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6290hp I6290hp I6
TransmissionA6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7501, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$40,635$51,595$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$48,145$50,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182018
ModelPilotMDXMDX
TrimEX-LTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Display key $50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,680$9,130$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,242-6,529

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelPilotMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in111.0 in
Length194.5 in196.2 in
Width78.6 in77.2 in
Height69.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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