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Acura RDX vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $50,950
Base Invoice $30,646 $46,864
Technology Package 3,100  
Technology Package 2,843  
Options (change) 3,100 0
Options (change) 2,843 0
Destination 885 940
Total Price $36,880 $51,890
Total Invoice $34,374 $47,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,090
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,880$51,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$50,435
Total Invoice$34,374$47,804
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$46,464

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in196.1 in
Width73.6 in74.4 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,955 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

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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