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Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $31,484

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelRDXLSLS
TrimBase460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,895 $72,675 $112,250
Base Invoice $31,164 $64,681 $99,904
Technology Package 3,300    
Luxury Value Edition   965  
Technology Package 3,026    
Luxury Value Edition   878  
Options (change) 3,300 965 0
Options (change) 3,026 878 0
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $37,955 $74,515 $113,125
Total Invoice $34,950 $66,434 $100,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,942
Model Year200920112011
ModelRDXLSLS
TrimBase460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$37,955$74,515$113,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$72,785$104,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,970
Total Invoice$34,950$66,434$100,779
Adjustments for Features0-1,542-7,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$64,892$93,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,430

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200920112011
ModelRDXLSLS
TrimBase460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon + LED headlights  $800
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,225$7,955$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542-7,457

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in121.7 in
Length180.7 in202.8 in
Width73.6 in73.8 in
Height65.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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