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Acura RDX vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRDXAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $30,646 $37,107 $42,570
Technology Package 3,100 1,000  
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Navigation system   1,890 1,890
Cargo cover   140 140
Sunroof   1,400  
Technology Package 2,843 880  
AWD 1,834 1,900 1,900
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Navigation system   1,663 1,663
Cargo cover   123 123
Sunroof   1,232  
Options (change) 5,100 7,335 4,030
Options (change) 4,677 6,657 3,686
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $38,880 $47,220 $49,665
Total Invoice $36,208 $44,589 $47,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,171
Model Year201220122012
ModelRDXAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$38,880$47,220$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$44,880$46,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$36,208$44,589$47,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,210-3,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$42,379$43,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,228

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201220122012
ModelRDXAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,800$8,140$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,210-3,474

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. GMC Acadia features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122012
ModelRDXAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in118.9 in
Length180.7 in200.7 in
Width73.6 in78.2 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.868.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft3116.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. GMC Acadia specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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