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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,215

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,140

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelPathfinderPathfinderRDX
TrimSilver EditionLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,630 $40,240 $34,320
Base Invoice $33,927 $37,264 $32,245
Sunroof 1,000    
Floor mats 200 200  
4.0L V6   0  
Sunroof 867    
Floor mats 163 163  
4.0L V6   0  
Options (change) 1,200 200 0
Options (change) 1,030 163 0
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $38,655 $41,265 $35,215
Total Invoice $35,782 $38,252 $33,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212
Model Year201220122013
ModelPathfinderPathfinderRDX
TrimSilver EditionLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6266hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,655$41,265$35,215
Adjustments for Features-1,545-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,110$38,605$35,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$0
Total Invoice$35,782$38,252$33,140
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,352$35,786$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,434$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201220122013
ModelPathfinderPathfinderRDX
TrimSilver EditionLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,495$6,610$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,430-2,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122013
ModelPathfinderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in105.7 in
Length192.3 in183.5 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height72.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft361.3 ft3

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