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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $38,900
Base Invoice $33,995 $36,438
Advance Package 6,700  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615
Luxury Package   3,695
Power trunk closer   400
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear spoiler   319
Advance Package 6,347  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413
Luxury Package   3,397
Power trunk closer   368
Bodyside moldings   130
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 6,700 7,228
Options (change) 6,347 6,517
Destination 975 995
Total Price $43,475 $47,123
Total Invoice $41,317 $43,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,918
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp 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$43,475$47,123
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,175$47,123
Total Invoice$41,317$43,950
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,032$43,950

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
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
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,240$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2850

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length184.4 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested440071%
Total Not Requested176529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%

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