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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: $29,960

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelRDXRDXEscape
TrimBasePMC EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $21,685
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500   1,750
Convenience Package     295
Cargo Package     295
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Leather Comfort Group     695
Navigation system     2,695
Interior ambient lighting     295
3.0L V6     1,010
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421   1,611
Convenience Package     251
Cargo Package     251
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Leather Comfort Group     591
Navigation system     2,291
Interior ambient lighting     251
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 7,580
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 6,629
Destination 1,045 1,045 695
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $29,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,465
Model Year202120212008
ModelRDXRDXEscape
TrimBasePMC EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT10T10A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/70-16
Total Price$44,645$55,745$29,960
Adjustments for Features-5,665-5,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,980$50,080$29,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year202120212008
ModelRDXRDXEscape
TrimBasePMC EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,930$9,930$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$5,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-758-4620

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20212008
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.1 in
Length186.8 in174.7 in
Width74.8 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested056%
Total Not Requested044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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