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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: $42,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $39,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXLS
TrimBase460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,895 $78,820
Base Invoice $30,646 $72,513
Technology Package 3,100  
Technology Package 2,843  
Options (change) 3,100 0
Options (change) 2,843 0
Destination 885 975
Total Price $36,880 $79,795
Total Invoice $34,374 $73,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,024
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXLS
TrimBase460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,880$79,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$76,440
Total Invoice$34,374$73,488
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$70,398

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXLS
TrimBase460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,475$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,090

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122017
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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