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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: $41,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,602

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelRDXMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $48,600 $54,650
Base Invoice $32,962 $45,615 $51,284
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 1,400 2,000 2,000
Technology Package 3,424    
AWD 1,296 1,874 1,874
Options (change) 5,100 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 4,720 1,874 1,874
Destination 920 995 995
Total Price $41,115 $51,595 $57,645
Total Invoice $38,602 $48,484 $54,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year201520182018
ModelRDXMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp I6290hp I6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10501, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$41,115$51,595$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,990-9,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$45,605$48,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$38,602$48,484$54,153
Adjustments for Features0-5,629-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,602$42,855$45,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,383

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201520182018
ModelRDXMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Display key $50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,375$11,365$14,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,629-8,915

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152018
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length183.5 in196.2 in
Width73.7 in77.2 in
Height66.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
26.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.138.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested216586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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