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Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelRDXMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $46,565 $54,505
Base Invoice $30,646 $43,098 $50,365
Technology Package 3,100    
Technology Package 2,843    
Options (change) 3,100 0 0
Options (change) 2,843 0 0
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $36,880 $47,460 $55,400
Total Invoice $34,374 $43,993 $51,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,115
Model Year201120142014
ModelRDXMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,880$47,460$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,780-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$43,680$47,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$34,374$43,993$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,504-7,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$40,489$43,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,063

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201120142014
ModelRDXMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start  $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port  $25
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$7,355$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,504-7,708

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112014
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length180.7 in193.6 in
Width73.6 in77.2 in
Height65.2 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.838.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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