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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: $44,025

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $40,240
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 5,200 6,030
Options (change) 4,926 5,556
Destination 1,025 825
Total Price $44,025 $47,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,143
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT10T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19265/60-18
Total Price$44,025$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,025$46,500

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,990$8,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in
Length186.8 in192.3 in
Width74.8 in72.8 in
Height65.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		31.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.149.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.9 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested161554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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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