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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: $32,570

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,247

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $32,895
Base Invoice $28,503 $30,646
Cargo cover 250  
AWD 1,300 2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Technology Package   3,100
Cargo cover 200  
AWD 1,249 1,834
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 1,950 5,100
Options (change) 1,769 4,677
Destination 975 885
Total Price $32,570 $38,880
Total Invoice $31,247 $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: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,431
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/55-18
Total Price$32,570$38,880
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$38,880
Total Invoice$31,247$36,208
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,777$36,208

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 headlights$200 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,050$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5RDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in104.3 in
Length179.1 in180.7 in
Width72.5 in73.6 in
Height65.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft360.6 ft3

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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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