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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: $42,845

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $4,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelRDXPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $36,410 $41,610
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
4WD   1,690 1,690
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 8,200 5,535 2,205
Options (change) 7,768 5,072 1,985
Destination 1,025 900 900
Total Price $47,025 $42,845 $44,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,292
Model Year202020162016
ModelRDXPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT10CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$47,025$42,845$44,715
Adjustments for Features-1,4750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,550$42,845$44,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year202020162016
ModelRDXPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,880$8,405$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-372

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202016
ModelRDXPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.2 in
Length186.8 in197.2 in
Width74.8 in77.2 in
Height65.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.147.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested275045%
Total Not Requested341555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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