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Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXTLXTLXTLX
TrimBaseBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $33,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $30,646 $31,343 $34,374 $40,626
Technology Package 3,100 3,700    
Advance Package     7,550  
Technology Package 2,843 3,505    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 3,100 3,700 7,550 0
Options (change) 2,843 3,505 7,152 0
Destination 885 950 950 950
Total Price $36,880 $37,650 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $34,374 $35,798 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,741
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXTLXTLXTLX
TrimBaseBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,880$37,650$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-7,080-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$33,270$37,620$37,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$4,400
Total Invoice$34,374$35,798$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-6,728-5,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$31,633$35,748$35,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,115$4,165

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXTLXTLXTLX
TrimBaseBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$8,655$11,355$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380$7,080$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,165-6,728-5,778

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122018
ModelRDXTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in191.7 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft314.3 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%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207572%
Total Not Requested81528%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240045%
Total Not Requested291555%

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