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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: $30,625

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,413

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $24,870
Base Invoice $32,430 $23,222
AWD 1,400 1,750
Package 203A   1,985
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD 1,297 1,592
Package 203A   1,686
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 1,400 4,930
Options (change) 1,297 4,366
Destination 895 825
Total Price $36,815 $30,625
Total Invoice $34,622 $28,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,300
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,815$30,625
Adjustments for Features-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,785$30,625
Total Invoice$34,622$28,413
Adjustments for Features-1,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$28,413

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9090

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.1 in
Length183.5 in174.7 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%

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