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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $17,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelRDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $20,990 $22,775
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,025 670 670
Total Price $38,825 $21,660 $23,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,403
Model Year202020082008
ModelRDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT10M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$38,825$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-8,2200-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,605$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year202020082008
ModelRDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
5-speed manual $0$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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 sunglass holder $25$25
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  
Outside temperature display$50  
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$9,090$870$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,220$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2170-210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20202008
ModelRDXElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in101.4 in
Length186.8 in169.3 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft377.1 ft3

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