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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: $29,960

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,553

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $21,685
Base Invoice $30,505 $20,229
Technology Package 3,500  
Convenience Package   295
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Navigation system   2,695
Interior ambient lighting   295
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Technology Package 3,210  
Convenience Package   251
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Navigation system   2,291
Interior ambient lighting   251
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 3,500 7,580
Options (change) 3,210 6,629
Destination 715 695
Total Price $37,410 $29,960
Total Invoice $34,430 $27,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,601
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,410$29,960
Adjustments for Features-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,850$29,960
Total Invoice$34,430$27,553
Adjustments for Features-3,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,154$27,553

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,175$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
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.3,547 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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested072%
Total Not Requested028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested28055%
Total Not Requested22545%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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