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Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,420

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,833

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $23,455
Base Invoice $30,159 $21,789
Technology Package 3,500  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
Navigation system   2,695
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Technology Package 3,277  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
Navigation system   2,291
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 3,500 7,240
Options (change) 3,277 6,319
Destination 670 725
Total Price $37,165 $31,420
Total Invoice $34,106 $28,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,841
Model Year20072009
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,165$31,420
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,515$31,420
Total Invoice$34,106$28,833
Adjustments for Features-2,4320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,674$28,833

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072009
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,200$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4320

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072009
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length180.7 in174.7 in
Width73.6 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested071%
Total Not Requested029%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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