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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: $35,615

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,042

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $3,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $29,250
Base Invoice $32,245 $27,935
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400 1,750
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   135
2.0L I4   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297 1,672
Navigation system   755
Cargo cover   128
2.0L I4   1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Options (change) 5,100 5,470
Options (change) 4,721 5,212
Destination 895 895
Total Price $40,315 $35,615
Total Invoice $37,861 $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: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,554
Model Year20132017
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/50-18
Total Price$40,315$35,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,315$33,800
Total Invoice$37,861$34,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,861$32,307

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132017
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,735

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132017
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in105.9 in
Length183.5 in178.1 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested131552%

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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