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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $37,700
Base Invoice $30,646 $35,314
Technology Package 3,100  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,695
Xenon HID headlights   565
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Rear spoiler   319
Bodyside moldings   199
Technology Package 2,843  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,488
Xenon HID headlights   521
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Rear spoiler   209
Bodyside moldings   131
Options (change) 3,100 8,173
Options (change) 2,843 7,392
Destination 885 925
Total Price $36,880 $46,798
Total Invoice $34,374 $43,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,549
Model Year20122015
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,880$46,798
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$43,893
Total Invoice$34,374$43,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$40,923

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,708

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length180.7 in192.7 in
Width73.6 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested40029%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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