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Acura RDX vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $12,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $12,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelRDXPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $30,646 $21,758 $22,519
Technology Package 3,100    
Package 6   3,150 2,775
Floor mats   184 184
Technology Package 2,843    
Package 6   2,835 2,497
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 3,100 3,334 2,959
Options (change) 2,843 2,947 2,609
Destination 885 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $36,880 $24,279 $24,799
Total Invoice $34,374 $22,275 $22,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,245
Model Year201220092009
ModelRDXPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$36,880$24,279$24,799
Adjustments for Features-4,13500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$24,279$24,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$34,374$22,275$22,698
Adjustments for Features-3,85400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,520$22,275$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$423

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220092009
ModelRDXPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$1,990$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,85400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in175.0 in
Width73.6 in67.9 in
Height65.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft314.4 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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested347580%
Total Not Requested85020%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested285077%
Total Not Requested85023%

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