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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: $46,145

Acura RDX   
Difference: $50,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelRDXRDXLS
TrimBasePMC Edition460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $78,820
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
Blind spot warning system     500
Advanced Pre-Collision System     6,500
Heated steering wheel     150
Ultra Luxury Package     5,240
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120
Leather Upgrade Package     660
LED headlights     1,450
All Weather Package     200
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
Blind spot warning system     460
Advanced Pre-Collision System     5,980
Heated steering wheel     140
Ultra Luxury Package     4,820
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949
Leather Upgrade Package     608
LED headlights     1,336
All Weather Package     184
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 16,820
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 15,477
Destination 1,045 1,045 975
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $96,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,502
Model Year202120212017
ModelRDXRDXLS
TrimBasePMC Edition460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp I4272hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/50-18
Total Price$46,145$58,745$96,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,145$57,045$89,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year202120212017
ModelRDXRDXLS
TrimBasePMC Edition460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,065$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-6,285

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20212017
ModelRDXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in121.7 in
Length186.8 in205.0 in
Width74.8 in73.8 in
Height65.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.4,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft318.0 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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested520084%
Total Not Requested96516%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested520084%
Total Not Requested96516%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested175078%
Total Not Requested50022%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Rear side airbags300No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2225100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2750100%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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