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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: $36,815

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $10,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelRDXRDXEscape
TrimBasePMC EditionTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $32,045
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
AWD 1,500   1,350
Safe and Smart Package     1,295
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     995
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
AWD 1,421   1,290
Safe and Smart Package     1,230
Cargo cover     128
Panoramic sunroof     945
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 3,775
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 3,593
Destination 1,045 1,045 995
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $36,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,823
Model Year202120212018
ModelRDXRDXEscape
TrimBasePMC EditionTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/50-18
Total Price$47,645$58,745$36,815
Adjustments for Features-200-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,445$58,545$36,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year202120212018
ModelRDXRDXEscape
TrimBasePMC EditionTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,005$9,005$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-250

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20212018
ModelRDXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in105.9 in
Length186.8 in178.1 in
Width74.8 in72.4 in
Height65.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft368.0 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested335054%
Total Not Requested281546%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested335054%
Total Not Requested281546%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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