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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $38,900
Base Invoice $32,245 $36,438
Technology Package 3,700  
Premier Package   1,980
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear spoiler   319
Technology Package 3,424  
Premier Package   1,863
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413
Bodyside moldings   130
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 3,700 5,113
Options (change) 3,424 4,615
Destination 895 995
Total Price $38,915 $45,008
Total Invoice $36,564 $42,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,438
Model Year20132018
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,915$45,008
Adjustments for Features0-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$42,818
Total Invoice$36,564$42,048
Adjustments for Features0-2,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$40,002

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,815$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,046

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length183.5 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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