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Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $40,990
Base Invoice $30,646 $37,252
AWD 2,000  
Technology Package 3,100 4,050
AWD 1,834  
Technology Package 2,843 3,673
Options (change) 5,100 4,050
Options (change) 4,677 3,673
Destination 885 760
Total Price $38,880 $45,800
Total Invoice $36,208 $41,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,962
Model Year20112009
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$38,880$45,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$44,135
Total Invoice$36,208$41,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$40,170

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112009
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,515

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112009
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in190.7 in
Width73.6 in78.5 in
Height65.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.4,535 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 in35.7 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
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 information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%

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