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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: $34,605

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,062

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $3,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $30,646 $24,115 $27,935
Technology Package 3,100 1,395  
AWD 2,000 1,750 1,750
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Technology Package 2,843 1,325  
AWD 1,834 1,672 1,672
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Navigation system   755 755
Cargo cover   128 128
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 5,100 8,460 5,470
Options (change) 4,677 8,052 5,212
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $38,880 $34,605 $35,615
Total Invoice $36,208 $33,062 $34,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,011
Model Year201220172017
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 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$34,605$35,615
Adjustments for Features0-455-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$34,150$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$36,208$33,062$34,042
Adjustments for Features0-435-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$32,627$32,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220172017
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 app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,700$7,155$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-435-1,845

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122017
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft368.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1625100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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