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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: $36,990

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $7,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,251

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $8,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $33,995 $26,269 $28,321
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500 1,750 1,750
Package 302A   1,895  
Navigation system   795 795
Parking Technology Package   995 995
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421 1,632 1,632
Package 302A   1,654  
Navigation system   694 694
Parking Technology Package   868 868
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 8,200 7,925 5,830
Options (change) 7,768 7,087 5,192
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $44,975 $36,990 $37,095
Total Invoice $42,738 $34,251 $34,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,205
Model Year201820132013
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$44,975$36,990$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,7250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,250$36,990$36,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$42,738$34,251$34,408
Adjustments for Features-2,5890-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,149$34,251$33,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820132013
ModelRDXEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,155$6,430$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5890-464

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182013
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in105.9 in
Length184.4 in178.1 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested275045%
Total Not Requested341555%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested112557%
Total Not Requested85043%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%

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