2022 acura mdx type s
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You can easily get one.....
2017 is the start of the current gen, you can easily get one for 70k. I tend to view cars based on platform/driveline since that's functionally the car, some model years or refreshes are quite important but if they don't change engine or trans it still the same car underneath. I am just astounded how much they want for what this car is, I would much sooner get an X5 or Q7 or GX
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I actually never asked why you only buy new cars? Not accusing or implying anything I just realized I don't actually know your exact thoughts on it. If you would, I'm curious since I think I've made it fairly clear why I don't
It's not that basic, a base AWD X5 starts at $63K and comes standard with the inline 6. A loaded X5 sits right at $80K. A $7K difference between a loaded MDX and X5 when both cars are already over $70K doesn't leave much to the value proposition. Same with the GV80, which has to succeed mainly based on its merits.
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I agree, but most consumers don't understand or care. Its actually way better, the loaded Camry vs ES comparison isnt very good. Its like a loaded ES vs a base 5 Series. But, to many consumers the finishes and the options are what they judge a car by, not the platform or its design.
$7k doesnt get you many options on a BMW lol.
I really do think the MDX Type S is aimed, like the TLX Type S, primarily at Acura loyalists and makes no serious attempt to sway other brand buyers.
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Its 10% more expensive. And I agree, its aimed at Acura loyalists and thats who will buy it.
perhaps you misunderstood. motorola said a loaded x5 is 80k which is 7-8k more than the mdx. i'd probably want the loaded x5 over the loaded mdx!
i did a build on an x5 and surprisingly there's not a ton of options/packages. i made a comparable x5 (awd, few packages, msport) and it was around 74k, so the mdx is indeed not looking so good.
the mdx is a bigger vehicle though so there's that.
i did a build on an x5 and surprisingly there's not a ton of options/packages. i made a comparable x5 (awd, few packages, msport) and it was around 74k, so the mdx is indeed not looking so good.
the mdx is a bigger vehicle though so there's that.
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perhaps you misunderstood. motorola said a loaded x5 is 80k which is 7-8k more than the mdx. i'd probably want the loaded x5 over the loaded mdx!
i did a build on an x5 and surprisingly there's not a ton of options/packages. i made a comparable x5 (awd, few packages, msport) and it was around 70k, so the mdx is indeed not looking so good.
the mdx is a bigger vehicle though so there's that.
i did a build on an x5 and surprisingly there's not a ton of options/packages. i made a comparable x5 (awd, few packages, msport) and it was around 70k, so the mdx is indeed not looking so good.
the mdx is a bigger vehicle though so there's that.
Yoyr $70k M Sport X5 wont be comparable to this MDX in features. Bear in mind BMW is also limiting packages right now.
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X7 can also fit full-size adults in the third row which is next to impossible in the MDX/Q7.
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I understood. I would take a loaded X5 for $7k more all day, but there are lots of people who wont, and the MDX is a better family vehicle if you need that as well. Better comparison is really to the X7 which is going to be considerably more.
Yoyr $70k M Sport X5 wont be comparable to this MDX in features. Bear in mind BMW is also limiting packages right now.
Yoyr $70k M Sport X5 wont be comparable to this MDX in features. Bear in mind BMW is also limiting packages right now.
What features is it missing?
Also no packages are being limited.
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It will still ride better regardless to say nothing of handling, air just doesn't automatically mean excellent ride.
AMIRZA, scroll up. I sent two pictures, in my search there are over 30
AMIRZA, scroll up. I sent two pictures, in my search there are over 30
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Here is one i just built with Msport, Merino Leather, optional staggered wheels, Executive pack and Luxury Seat Pack - glass controls, massage seats etc
$62,900Design
$4,700Exterior
$550 21" M Y-spoke Bi-color Wheels, Style 741M with Performance Run-flat Tires
$950
Availability Information
$1,000 Brown-Metallic Ash Grain Wood Trim
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$3,550
Luxury Seating Package
$1,600
4-zone automatic climate control
$400
$995
Total Price (MSRP)
$76,645
Base MSRP
2022 X5 xDrive40i$62,900
Design
[size=33px]M Sport[/size]
$4,700Exterior
[size=33px]Phytonic Blue Metallic[/size]
$550 21" M Y-spoke Bi-color Wheels, Style 741M with Performance Run-flat Tires$950
Interior
Tartufo Extended Merino LeatherAvailability Information
$1,000 Brown-Metallic Ash Grain Wood Trim
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Options
Executive Package$3,550
Luxury Seating Package
$1,600
4-zone automatic climate control
$400
Additional Costs
Destination & Handling$995
Total Price (MSRP)
$76,645
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MDX is as much of a competitor to the X5 as the Q7, just having a third row isn't enough to differentiate it. Both the MDX and Q7 are FWD-based so their packaging gives them more interior room despite not being considerably larger vehicles.
X7 can also fit full-size adults in the third row which is next to impossible in the MDX/Q7.
X7 can also fit full-size adults in the third row which is next to impossible in the MDX/Q7.
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Also no packages are being limited.
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That is hardly significant and there are no “packages” missing as you stated previously.
The X5 is a superb SUV and good value especially compared to this MDX TypeS
I found the 3rd row to be useless on MDX and when its up there is almost no storage space.
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MLB platform under Q7 is FWD based, and it's mounted in front of the front axles so that helps with interior space. Q7 is also longer than the MDX- 198.9 vs. 198.4 inches. Wheelbase is also a whopping 5 inches longer.