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Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelRDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $35,370 $40,020
Base Invoice $30,646 $32,336 $36,577
Technology Package 3,100    
AWD 2,000 1,600 1,600
Navigation system   2,000  
Technology Package 2,843    
AWD 1,834 1,460 1,460
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 5,100 3,600 1,600
Options (change) 4,677 3,284 1,460
Destination 885 880 880
Total Price $38,880 $39,850 $42,500
Total Invoice $36,208 $36,500 $38,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $253
Model Year201220152015
ModelRDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,880$39,850$42,500
Adjustments for Features0-595-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$39,255$39,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$36,208$36,500$38,917
Adjustments for Features0-545-2,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$35,955$36,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201220152015
ModelRDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,420$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545-2,353

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.2 in
Length180.7 in191.4 in
Width73.6 in78.5 in
Height65.2 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.4,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.847.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft387.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

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