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Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,498

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,382

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXRAV4
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $25,330
Base Invoice $30,505 $23,684
Technology Package 3,500  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   199
Rearview camera   475
AWD   1,390
Technology Package 3,210  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   126
Rearview camera   424
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 3,500 5,358
Options (change) 3,210 4,888
Destination 715 810
Total Price $37,410 $31,498
Total Invoice $34,430 $29,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,192
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXRAV4
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$37,410$31,498
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,480$31,498
Total Invoice$34,430$29,382
Adjustments for Features-8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,574$29,382

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXRAV4
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Total Value of Features$5,900$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8560

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in181.1 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.837.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft373.0 ft3

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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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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