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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: $35,330

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $20,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,772

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $17,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXEscape
TrimP-AWSTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $32,045
Base Invoice $50,530 $30,602
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   995
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 0 2,290
Options (change) 0 2,175
Destination 950 995
Total Price $55,400 $35,330
Total Invoice $51,480 $33,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,995
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXEscape
TrimP-AWSTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$55,400$35,330
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,400$35,030
Total Invoice$51,480$33,772
Adjustments for Features0-287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,480$33,485

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXEscape
TrimP-AWSTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,655$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in105.9 in
Length196.1 in178.1 in
Width74.4 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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