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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $56,250
Technology Package 3,100  
Technology Package 2,843  
Options (change) 3,100 0
Options (change) 2,843 0
Destination 885 1,025
Total Price $36,880 $57,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,518
Model Year20122020
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp I6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$36,880$57,275
Adjustments for Features0-9,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$47,845

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122020
ModelRDXMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-169

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122020
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length180.7 in196.2 in
Width73.6 in77.2 in
Height65.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.838.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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