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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: $44,795

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelPilotPilotRDX
TrimEliteBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,720 $50,220 $35,670
Advance Package     6,650
AWD     1,500
Advance Package     6,300
AWD     1,421
Options (change) 0 0 8,150
Options (change) 0 0 7,721
Destination 1,225 1,225 975
Total Price $49,945 $51,445 $44,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,462
Model Year202120212017
ModelPilotPilotRDX
TrimEliteBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$49,945$51,445$44,795
Adjustments for Features-4,850-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,095$46,595$44,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Model Year202120212017
ModelPilotPilotRDX
TrimEliteBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HDMI port$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,705$11,705$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-119-1150

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20212017
ModelPilotRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in105.7 in
Length196.5 in184.4 in
Width78.6 in73.7 in
Height70.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,158 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Total Requested427569%
Total Not Requested189031%

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