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Mazda CX-5 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,250

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,207

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-5RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $32,895
Base Invoice $27,759 $30,646
Technology Package 1,155 3,100
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo cover 200  
AWD 1,300 2,000
Technology Package 1,028 2,843
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo cover 160  
AWD 1,260 1,834
Options (change) 2,780 5,100
Options (change) 2,548 4,677
Destination 900 885
Total Price $32,250 $38,880
Total Invoice $31,207 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,861
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-5RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/55-18
Total Price$32,250$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$38,730
Total Invoice$31,207$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,207$36,068

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-5RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-5RDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.3 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in73.6 in
Height65.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested125093%

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 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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