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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: $9,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelESRDX
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $32,895
Base Invoice $36,438 $30,646
Luxury Package 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
LED headlights 515  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Rear spoiler 319  
Technology Package   3,100
Luxury Package 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
LED headlights 473  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Rear spoiler 209  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 6,303 3,100
Options (change) 5,669 2,843
Destination 975 885
Total Price $46,178 $36,880
Total Invoice $43,082 $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: $5,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,088
Model Year20172012
ModelESRDX
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$46,178$36,880
Adjustments for Features-3,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,298$36,880
Total Invoice$43,082$34,374
Adjustments for Features-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,462$34,374

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172012
ModelESRDX
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,880$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172012
ModelESRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length192.7 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.260.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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