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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: $41,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelRDXPilotPilotPilot
TrimBaseTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $43,220 $48,720 $50,220
Technology Package 3,700      
AWD 1,400 1,900    
Technology Package 3,424      
AWD 1,296 0    
Options (change) 5,100 1,900 0 0
Options (change) 4,720 0 0 0
Destination 920 1,225 1,225 1,225
Total Price $41,115 $46,345 $49,945 $51,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,599
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelRDXPilotPilotPilot
TrimBaseTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10540, 10540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$41,115$46,345$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,815-9,065-9,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$39,530$40,880$42,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$2,850

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelRDXPilotPilotPilot
TrimBaseTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50
HDMI port $25$25$25
Media drive$15   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0$0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,915$11,730$13,980$13,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815$9,065$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-222-216

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152021
ModelRDXPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length183.5 in196.5 in
Width73.7 in78.6 in
Height66.1 in70.6 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,158 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 headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167567%
Total Not Requested84033%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

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