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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: $33,915

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,416

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $30,646 $23,398 $26,708
Technology Package 3,100    
AWD 2,000 1,750 1,750
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Technology Package 2,843    
AWD 1,834 1,631 1,632
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Navigation system   694 694
Cargo cover   118 118
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 5,100 7,960 5,370
Options (change) 4,677 7,123 4,864
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $38,880 $33,915 $34,875
Total Invoice $36,208 $31,416 $32,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,211
Model Year201220142014
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$38,880$33,915$34,875
Adjustments for Features-1,0200-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,860$33,915$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$36,208$31,416$32,467
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,258$31,416$31,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$369$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220142014
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$6,850$5,830$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122014
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.9 in
Length180.7 in178.1 in
Width73.6 in72.4 in
Height65.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested122578%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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