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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: $37,550

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,397

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $2,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelRDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $32,962 $31,743 $35,984
Technology Package 3,700    
Navigation system   2,000  
Technology Package 3,424    
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 3,700 2,000 0
Options (change) 3,424 1,824 0
Destination 920 830 830
Total Price $39,715 $37,550 $40,200
Total Invoice $37,306 $34,397 $36,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,074
Model Year201520122012
ModelRDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,715$37,550$40,200
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$37,370$38,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$37,306$34,397$36,814
Adjustments for Features0-165-1,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$34,232$34,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201520122012
ModelRDXPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250  
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,180$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-1,973

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152012
ModelRDXPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.2 in
Length183.5 in191.4 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height66.1 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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		26.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.147.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft387.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested119047%
Total Not Requested132553%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested73568%
Total Not Requested35032%

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