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Acura MDX vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,900

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMDXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,990 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $37,252 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Sport Package 6,150      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795    
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Fog lights   410 410 410
Sport Package 5,577      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732    
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 6,150 12,349 8,159 11,264
Options (change) 5,577 11,284 7,427 10,284
Destination 760 975 975 975
Total Price $47,900 $53,479 $51,904 $55,249
Total Invoice $43,589 $49,604 $48,178 $51,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,925
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMDXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,900$53,479$51,904$55,249
Adjustments for Features-1,800-275-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,100$53,204$51,579$55,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,670
Total Invoice$43,589$49,604$48,178$51,258
Adjustments for Features-1,638-255-3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,951$49,349$47,876$51,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0$3,382

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMDXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Boost gauge $75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Performance meter $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,300$6,775$6,825$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$275$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,638-255-3020

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092017
ModelMDXRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length190.7 in184.8 in
Width78.5 in72.4 in
Height68.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in27.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested70027%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125040%
Total Not Requested190060%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested167561%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested182559%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested85036%

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