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2016 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

2012 Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

2012 Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $32,895
Base Invoice $33,287 $30,646
Technology Package 3,700 3,100
AWD 1,500 2,000
Technology Package 3,474 2,843
AWD 1,409 1,834
Options (change) 5,200 5,100
Options (change) 4,883 4,677
Destination 940 885
Total Price $41,510 $38,880
Total Invoice $39,110 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,814
Model Year20162012
ModelRDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$41,510$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,355$38,880
Total Invoice$39,110$36,208
Adjustments for Features-1,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,022$36,208

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Features Comparison: 2016 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Acura RDX

Model Year20162012
ModelRDXRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880

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See a complete comparison of 2016 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: 2016 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Acura RDX

Model Year20162012
ModelRDXRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length184.4 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in73.6 in
Height65.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft360.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2016 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
2016 Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested91531%

Option Package Details
2012 Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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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