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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $34,520
Base Invoice $39,863 $32,430
Technology Package 3,675 3,700
AWD   1,400
Technology Package 3,363 3,424
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 3,675 5,100
Options (change) 3,363 4,721
Destination 895 895
Total Price $47,600 $40,515
Total Invoice $44,121 $38,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,601
Model Year20122014
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$47,600$40,515
Adjustments for Features-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,010$40,515
Total Invoice$44,121$38,046
Adjustments for Features-1,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,647$38,046

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122014
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4740

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122014
ModelMDXRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in183.5 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height68.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft361.3 ft3

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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, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested114077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested196578%
Total Not Requested55022%

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