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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: $47,025

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $37,800
Advance Package 9,625 6,700
AWD   1,500
Advance Package 8,809 6,347
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 9,625 8,200
Options (change) 8,809 7,768
Destination 895 1,025
Total Price $53,550 $47,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,994
Model Year20122020
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6272hp I4
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-19
Total Price$53,550$47,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$45,850

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122020
ModelMDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
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$7,700$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-220

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122020
ModelMDXRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in186.8 in
Width78.5 in74.8 in
Height68.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 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 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft358.9 ft3

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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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested249062%
Total Not Requested150038%

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
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested321552%
Total Not Requested295048%

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