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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: $40,635

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelRDXPilot
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $36,760
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400 1,900
Navigation system   1,000
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,296 0
Navigation system   912
Options (change) 5,100 2,900
Options (change) 4,720 912
Destination 920 975
Total Price $41,115 $40,635

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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: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,788
Model Year20152018
ModelRDXPilot
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$41,115$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$39,070

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152018
ModelRDXPilot
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,340$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-73

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152018
ModelRDXPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length183.5 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in78.6 in
Height66.1 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.146.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft383.9 ft3

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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 drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested134053%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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