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Lexus ES vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelESRDX
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $32,895
Base Invoice $30,774 $30,646
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Rear spoiler 299  
Satellite radio 486  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Technology Package   3,100
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Rear spoiler 199  
Satellite radio 389  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 7,380 3,100
Options (change) 6,000 2,843
Destination 825 885
Total Price $42,525 $36,880
Total Invoice $37,599 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year20092012
ModelESRDX
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$42,525$36,880
Adjustments for Features-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$36,880
Total Invoice$37,599$34,374
Adjustments for Features-1,0430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,556$34,374

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092012
ModelESRDX
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,505$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0430

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092012
ModelESRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width71.1 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.760.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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