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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: $3,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBaseGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $35,385 $37,505
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 1,400    
Cargo cover   250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
Technology Package 3,424    
AWD 1,296    
Cargo cover   200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 5,100 650 650
Options (change) 4,720 520 520
Destination 920 1,175 1,175
Total Price $41,115 $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: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,021
Model Year201520212021
ModelRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBaseGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$41,115$37,210$39,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$34,700$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,120

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201520212021
ModelRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBaseGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,815$7,325$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114-108

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152021
ModelRDXCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in106.2 in
Length183.5 in179.1 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height66.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested59023%

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