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Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,210

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $1,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020212021
ModelRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBaseGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,520 $35,385 $37,505
Technology Package 3,100    
AWD 2,000    
Cargo cover   250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
Technology Package 2,843    
AWD 1,834    
Cargo cover   200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 5,100 650 650
Options (change) 4,677 520 520
Destination 810 1,175 1,175
Total Price $38,430 $37,210 $39,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,215
Model Year201020212021
ModelRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBaseGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$38,430$37,210$39,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,430$34,585$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,120

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201020212021
ModelRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBaseGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,475$8,100$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-113

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20102021
ModelRDXCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.2 in
Length180.7 in179.1 in
Width73.6 in72.5 in
Height65.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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