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Ford Escape vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,970

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $19,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,544

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $17,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeRLX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $48,450
Base Invoice $24,587 $44,324
Navigation system 1,995  
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Navigation Package   2,500
Navigation system 1,696  
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Navigation Package   2,263
Options (change) 4,775 2,500
Options (change) 4,132 2,263
Destination 825 895
Total Price $31,970 $51,845
Total Invoice $29,544 $47,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,783
Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeRLX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$31,970$51,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$48,400
Total Invoice$29,544$47,482
Adjustments for Features0-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$44,327

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeRLX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,370$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,155

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.2 in
Length174.7 in196.1 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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