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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: $9,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $38,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $36,438
Technology Package 3,100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,590
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear spoiler   319
Technology Package 2,843  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,392
Bodyside moldings   131
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 3,100 6,303
Options (change) 2,843 5,669
Destination 885 975
Total Price $36,880 $46,178
Total Invoice $34,374 $43,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,088
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,880$46,178
Adjustments for Features0-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$42,298
Total Invoice$34,374$43,082
Adjustments for Features0-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$39,462

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$4,000$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,620

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122017
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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