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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: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPilotRDX
TrimEX-LBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,605 $32,895
Base Invoice $33,463 $30,646
AWD 1,800 2,000
Navigation system 1,000  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD 1,642 1,834
Navigation system 912  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 2,800 5,100
Options (change) 2,554 4,677
Destination 940 885
Total Price $40,345 $38,880
Total Invoice $36,957 $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: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $790
Model Year20172012
ModelPilotRDX
TrimEX-LBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$40,345$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,665$38,880
Total Invoice$36,957$36,208
Adjustments for Features-1,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,418$36,208

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172012
ModelPilotRDX
TrimEX-LBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,330$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5390

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172012
ModelPilotRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in180.7 in
Width78.6 in73.6 in
Height69.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.9 ft360.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested52570%
Total Not Requested22530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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