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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: $45,829

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $34,120
Advance Package 6,700  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Xenon HID headlights   815
Premium Plus Package   2,480
Rear spoiler   299
Advance Package 6,347  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Adaptive cruise control   2,080
Xenon HID headlights   652
Premium Plus Package   2,058
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 6,700 10,944
Options (change) 6,347 8,797
Destination 1,045 765
Total Price $46,145 $45,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,984
Model Year20212008
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$46,145$45,829
Adjustments for Features-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,645$45,829

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20212008
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,140$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20212008
ModelRDXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.8 in191.1 in
Width74.8 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,783 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft314.7 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 mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested332554%
Total Not Requested284046%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested187585%
Total Not Requested32515%

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