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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelRDXRCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,320 $40,640 $43,570
Technology Package 3,700    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550
F Sport Package   3,700 4,105
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   399 399
Fog lights   410 410
Luxury Package     2,700
Technology Package 3,424    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355
F Sport Package   3,404 3,777
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Rear spoiler   280 280
Fog lights   376 376
Luxury Package     2,484
Options (change) 3,700 8,159 11,264
Options (change) 3,424 7,427 10,284
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $38,915 $49,794 $55,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,273
Model Year201320182018
ModelRDXRCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine273hp V6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$38,915$49,794$55,829
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$49,019$53,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,860

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201320182018
ModelRDXRCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Performance meter $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,265$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-394

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length183.5 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%

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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

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