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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $38,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,884

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelRDXLSLS
TrimBase460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,895 $73,735 $106,035
Base Invoice $30,646 $65,623 $94,370
Technology Package 3,100    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900  
Technology Package 2,843    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760  
Options (change) 3,100 900 0
Options (change) 2,843 760 0
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $36,880 $75,510 $106,910
Total Invoice $34,374 $67,258 $95,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,296
Model Year201120092009
ModelRDXLSLS
TrimBase460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
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$36,880$75,510$106,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-9,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$72,605$97,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,060
Total Invoice$34,374$67,258$95,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,588-8,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$64,670$87,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,339

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201120092009
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
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$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  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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$4,275$7,180$13,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,588-8,236

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,744 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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
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 information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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