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Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelRDXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $30,646 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Technology Package 3,100      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795    
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Fog lights   410 410 410
Technology Package 2,843      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732    
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 3,100 12,349 8,159 11,264
Options (change) 2,843 11,284 7,427 10,284
Destination 885 975 975 975
Total Price $36,880 $53,479 $51,904 $55,249
Total Invoice $34,374 $49,604 $48,178 $51,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,121
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelRDXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,880$53,479$51,904$55,249
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-2,890-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$50,639$49,014$52,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,670
Total Invoice$34,374$49,604$48,178$51,258
Adjustments for Features0-2,634-2,683-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$46,970$45,495$48,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$3,383

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelRDXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Performance meter $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,525$7,365$7,415$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$2,890$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,634-2,683-2,380

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelRDXRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length180.7 in184.8 in
Width73.6 in72.4 in
Height65.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft310.4 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested267585%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested252593%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested267587%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

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