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Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $40,240
Base Invoice $30,505 $37,264
Technology Package 3,500  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Technology Package 3,210  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 3,500 6,030
Options (change) 3,210 5,556
Destination 715 825
Total Price $37,410 $47,095
Total Invoice $34,430 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,713
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$37,410$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$44,395
Total Invoice$34,430$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$41,143

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,500$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,502

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in192.3 in
Width73.6 in72.8 in
Height65.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.849.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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