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Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,680

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,105

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelPilotPilotRDX
TrimEX-LTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,270 $39,070 $32,895
Base Invoice $31,042 $35,379 $30,646
AWD 1,600 1,600 2,000
Navigation system 2,000    
Technology Package     3,100
AWD 1,446 1,446 1,834
Navigation system 1,807    
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 3,600 1,600 5,100
Options (change) 3,253 1,446 4,677
Destination 810 810 885
Total Price $38,680 $41,480 $38,880
Total Invoice $35,105 $37,635 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,334
Model Year201120112012
ModelPilotPilotRDX
TrimEX-LTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10512, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$38,680$41,480$38,880
Adjustments for Features-255-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,425$38,900$38,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$35,105$37,635$36,208
Adjustments for Features-231-2,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,874$35,294$36,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201120112012
ModelPilotPilotRDX
TrimEX-LTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,905$8,230$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-231-2,3410

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
ModelPilotRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in104.3 in
Length190.9 in180.7 in
Width78.5 in73.6 in
Height71.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,506 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 512W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

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 information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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