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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: $44,460

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelRDXTLX
TrimBaseType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,370 $52,300
Advance Package 6,650  
AWD 1,500  
A-Spec Package   0
Advance Package 6,243  
AWD 1,409  
A-Spec Package   0
Options (change) 8,150 0
Options (change) 7,652 0
Destination 940 1,045
Total Price $44,460 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,860
Model Year20162021
ModelRDXTLX
TrimBaseType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-19
Total Price$44,460$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$51,995

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162021
ModelRDXTLX
TrimBaseType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-26

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162021
ModelRDXTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.0 in
Length184.4 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height65.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.5 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 mirror75No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested566592%
Total Not Requested5008%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested371571%
Total Not Requested152529%

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