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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: $41,510

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,110

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $40,195
Base Invoice $33,287 $36,514
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500  
Sport Package   5,600
Power liftgate   550
Technology Package 3,474  
AWD 1,409  
Sport Package   5,078
Power liftgate   499
Options (change) 5,200 6,150
Options (change) 4,883 5,577
Destination 940 715
Total Price $41,510 $47,060
Total Invoice $39,110 $42,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,777
Model Year20162008
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$41,510$47,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,510$46,050
Total Invoice$39,110$42,806
Adjustments for Features0-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,110$41,887

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162008
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,290$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162008
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length184.4 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height65.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 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
26.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested94031%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested110048%

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