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Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelRDXSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimBaseSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,895 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $31,164 $36,894 $37,156
Technology Package 3,300    
Floor mats   150 150
Cargo cover   190 190
AWD   1,750 1,750
Technology Package 3,026    
Floor mats   121 121
Cargo cover   153 153
AWD   1,643 1,626
Options (change) 3,300 2,090 2,090
Options (change) 3,026 1,917 1,900
Destination 760 950 950
Total Price $37,955 $41,890 $42,590
Total Invoice $34,950 $39,761 $40,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $397
Model Year200920182018
ModelRDXSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimBaseSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$37,955$41,890$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,650-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$37,240$37,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$34,950$39,761$40,006
Adjustments for Features0-4,414-4,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$35,347$35,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$291

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200920182018
ModelRDXSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimBaseSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,475$11,125$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,414-4,368

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092018
ModelRDXSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in193.1 in
Width73.6 in74.2 in
Height65.2 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.840.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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