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Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $15,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelRLXRLXEscape
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,950 $59,950 $33,080
Base Invoice $46,864 $55,128 $30,687
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 0 0 2,395
Options (change) 0 0 2,036
Destination 940 940 825
Total Price $51,890 $60,890 $36,300
Total Invoice $47,804 $56,068 $33,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,336
Model Year201620162012
ModelRLXRLXEscape
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10588, 14320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/70-16
Total Price$51,890$60,890$36,300
Adjustments for Features-3,170-7,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,720$53,045$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0
Total Invoice$47,804$56,068$33,548
Adjustments for Features-2,920-7,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,884$48,844$33,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201620162012
ModelRLXRLXEscape
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Eco accelerator $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows $200 
Laminated rear side windows $100 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,690$12,365$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$7,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,920-7,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.1 in
Length196.1 in174.7 in
Width74.4 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,956 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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