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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: $44,460

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,879

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $43,030
Base Invoice $33,287 $39,863
Advance Package 6,650 9,625
AWD 1,500  
Advance Package 6,243 8,809
AWD 1,409  
Options (change) 8,150 9,625
Options (change) 7,652 8,809
Destination 940 895
Total Price $44,460 $53,550
Total Invoice $41,879 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,418
Model Year20162012
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$44,460$53,550
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,685$53,550
Total Invoice$41,879$49,567
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,149$49,567

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162012
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,475$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162012
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length184.4 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height65.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,550 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 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
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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested321552%
Total Not Requested295048%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested249062%
Total Not Requested150038%

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