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Acura RDX vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,055

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelRDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,670 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $33,872 $20,835 $21,656
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 975 670 670
Total Price $36,645 $23,055 $23,940
Total Invoice $34,847 $21,505 $22,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,055
Model Year201720092009
ModelRDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$36,645$23,055$23,940
Adjustments for Features-7,445-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,200$22,205$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$34,847$21,505$22,326
Adjustments for Features-7,080-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,767$20,712$22,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year201720092009
ModelRDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable cooler console $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $75
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,640$2,045$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,445$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,080-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172009
ModelRDXElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in101.4 in
Length184.4 in169.9 in
Width73.7 in71.6 in
Height65.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft374.6 ft3

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