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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: $13,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXRAV4
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $25,330
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500   1,390
Rearview camera     475
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
3.5L V6     1,920
Bodyside moldings     199
Floor mats     199
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421   1,300
Rearview camera     424
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
3.5L V6     1,794
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     126
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 5,358
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 4,888
Destination 1,045 1,045 810
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $31,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,080
Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXRAV4
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionT10T10A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$44,645$55,745$31,498
Adjustments for Features-3,035-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,610$52,710$31,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXRAV4
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,680$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-406-2480

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20212012
ModelRDXRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length186.8 in181.1 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
31.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.137.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft373.0 ft3

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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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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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