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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: $27,680

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,616

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $32,430 $20,992 $22,494
AWD 1,400 1,750 1,750
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   855  
AWD 1,297 1,593 1,593
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 1,400 4,530 3,675
Options (change) 1,297 4,009 3,231
Destination 895 615 615
Total Price $36,815 $27,680 $28,475
Total Invoice $34,622 $25,616 $26,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,569
Model Year201420062006
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$36,815$27,680$28,475
Adjustments for Features-3,6550-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,160$27,680$27,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$34,622$25,616$26,340
Adjustments for Features-3,4370-486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,185$25,616$25,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$238

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420062006
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,700$4,045$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4370-486

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142006
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.2 in
Length183.5 in174.9 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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