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Ford Escape vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,605

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,062

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $3,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelEscapeEscapeRDX
TrimSETitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $32,895
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $30,646
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Technology Package 1,395   3,100
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo cover 135 135  
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Leather Comfort Package 1,515    
Technology Package 1,325   2,843
Navigation system 755 755  
Cargo cover 128 128  
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
AWD 1,672 1,672 1,834
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Options (change) 8,460 5,470 5,100
Options (change) 8,052 5,212 4,677
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $34,605 $35,615 $38,880
Total Invoice $33,062 $34,042 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,011
Model Year201720172011
ModelEscapeEscapeRDX
TrimSETitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,605$35,615$38,880
Adjustments for Features-455-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,150$33,685$38,880
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0
Total Invoice$33,062$34,042$36,208
Adjustments for Features-435-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,627$32,197$36,208
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201720172011
ModelEscapeEscapeRDX
TrimSETitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Boost gauge  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$8,630$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-435-1,8450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172011
ModelEscapeRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in104.3 in
Length178.1 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in73.6 in
Height66.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1625100%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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