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Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $19,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXElantra
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $20,595
Technology Package 3,700 3,700 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Floor mats     95
Technology Package 3,505 3,505 1,911
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 3,700 3,700 2,445
Options (change) 3,505 3,505 2,213
Destination 1,045 1,045 775
Total Price $43,145 $55,745 $23,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,757
Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXElantra
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$43,145$55,745$23,815
Adjustments for Features-5,555-7,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,590$48,490$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXElantra
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,105$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$7,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-586-5920

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20212012
ModelRDXElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.8 in178.3 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested136546%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested136546%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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