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Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $32,895
Base Invoice $39,863 $30,646
Technology Package 3,675 3,100
AWD   2,000
Technology Package 3,363 2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 3,675 5,100
Options (change) 3,363 4,677
Destination 895 885
Total Price $47,600 $38,880
Total Invoice $44,121 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,333
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$47,600$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,895$38,880
Total Invoice$44,121$36,208
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,541$36,208

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,130$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5800

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width78.5 in73.6 in
Height68.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft360.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested36524%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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