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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: $47,645

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelRDXRDXMDX
TrimBasePMC EditionAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $54,650
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
AWD 1,500   2,000
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
AWD 1,421   1,874
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 2,000
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 1,874
Destination 1,045 1,045 995
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $57,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,181
Model Year202120212018
ModelRDXRDXMDX
TrimBasePMC EditionAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4290hp I6
TransmissionT10T10T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20245/50-20
Total Price$47,645$58,745$57,645
Adjustments for Features00-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$58,745$52,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year202120212018
ModelRDXRDXMDX
TrimBasePMC EditionAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Display key  $50
Heated steering wheel  $100
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,025$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,580

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20212018
ModelRDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in111.0 in
Length186.8 in196.2 in
Width74.8 in77.2 in
Height65.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
31.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.138.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested581594%
Total Not Requested3506%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested581594%
Total Not Requested3506%

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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