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Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,440

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,530

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelRDXEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $30,505 $23,798 $27,759
Technology Package 3,500    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Technology Package 3,210    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 3,500 7,565 4,945
Options (change) 3,210 6,907 4,474
Destination 715 825 825
Total Price $37,410 $33,440 $34,990
Total Invoice $34,430 $31,530 $33,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,901
Model Year200820122012
ModelRDXEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$37,410$33,440$34,990
Adjustments for Features-1,0850-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$33,440$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$34,430$31,530$33,058
Adjustments for Features-9990-912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$31,530$32,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$616

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelRDXEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,915$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-9990-912

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.5 in
Length180.7 in187.8 in
Width73.6 in72.5 in
Height65.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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