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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXRCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,800 $40,640 $43,570
Advance Package 6,700    
F Sport Package   3,700 4,105
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,160  
Fog lights   410 410
Rear spoiler   399 399
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
Luxury Package     2,700
LED headlights     1,160
Advance Package 6,347    
F Sport Package   3,404 3,777
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,067  
Fog lights   376 376
Rear spoiler   280 280
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Luxury Package     2,484
LED headlights     1,067
Options (change) 6,700 10,319 13,424
Options (change) 6,347 9,414 12,271
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $43,475 $51,954 $57,989

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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: $10,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,064
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXRCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine279hp 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$43,475$51,954$57,989
Adjustments for Features-1,9400-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$51,954$56,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,860

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201820182018
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  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $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
Media drive$15  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Performance meter $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Metal pedals $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,540$4,600$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8440-269

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length184.4 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested410067%
Total Not Requested206533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80029%
Total Not Requested192571%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested207567%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested2008%
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%

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