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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: $42,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $39,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelRDXLSLS
TrimBase460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,895 $78,820 $120,440
Base Invoice $30,646 $72,513 $110,805
Technology Package 3,100    
Technology Package 2,843    
Options (change) 3,100 0 0
Options (change) 2,843 0 0
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $79,745 $121,365
Total Invoice $34,374 $73,438 $111,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,974
Model Year201220152015
ModelRDXLSLS
TrimBase460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4386hp 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$79,745$121,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-12,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$76,390$108,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,295
Total Invoice$34,374$73,438$111,730
Adjustments for Features0-3,090-11,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$70,348$100,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,709

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220152015
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
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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
Rear side airbags  $300
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 
Air purifier  $50
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
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
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,975$7,330$16,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,090-11,673

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in121.7 in
Length180.7 in205.0 in
Width73.6 in73.8 in
Height65.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,278 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 in36.7 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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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