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Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $42,930
Base Invoice $30,505 $39,410
Technology Package 3,500 3,675
Technology Package 3,210 3,333
Options (change) 3,500 3,675
Options (change) 3,210 3,333
Destination 715 885
Total Price $37,410 $47,490
Total Invoice $34,430 $43,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,126
Model Year20082011
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$37,410$47,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$45,235
Total Invoice$34,430$43,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$41,556

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in191.6 in
Width73.6 in78.5 in
Height65.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
27.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.842.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

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