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Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $37,700
Base Invoice $30,646 $33,742
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000 1,400
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   1,245
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,130
Xenon HID headlights   815
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834 1,253
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,120
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,341
Xenon HID headlights   734
Options (change) 5,100 8,255
Options (change) 4,677 6,980
Destination 885 825
Total Price $38,880 $46,780
Total Invoice $36,208 $41,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,455
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10210, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,880$46,780
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$45,785
Total Invoice$36,208$41,547
Adjustments for Features0-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$40,663

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,150$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.9 in
Length180.7 in186.2 in
Width73.6 in72.6 in
Height65.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested225079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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