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Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $34,120
Base Invoice $31,164 $30,253
Technology Package 3,300  
Premium Package   1,280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Rear spoiler   299
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   815
Technology Package 3,026  
Premium Package   1,098
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Rear spoiler   199
Heated front seats   512
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 3,300 7,284
Options (change) 3,026 5,869
Destination 760 765
Total Price $37,955 $42,169
Total Invoice $34,950 $36,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year20092008
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,955$42,169
Adjustments for Features-1,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,360$42,169
Total Invoice$34,950$36,887
Adjustments for Features-1,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,481$36,887

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,275$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4690

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
ModelRDXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width73.6 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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