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Porsche Cayenne vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $23,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRDX
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $35,800
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Premium Package Plus 10,160     5,320  
Light Comfort Package   250 250    
Premium Package   7,790 7,790    
Rearview camera   655 655    
Blind spot warning system   850 850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800    
Advance Package         6,700
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0     0  
Light Comfort Package   0 0    
Premium Package   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0    
Blind spot warning system   0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0    
Advance Package         6,347
Options (change) 18,285 16,480 16,480 7,085 6,700
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 6,347
Destination 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $67,460 $82,455 $86,455 $115,160 $43,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,329
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRDX
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/60-18
Total Price$67,460$82,455$86,455$115,160$43,475
Adjustments for Features-1,915-2,890-2,690-7,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,545$79,565$83,765$108,020$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,020$18,220$42,475$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRDX
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
HD radio    $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Heated second row seats$200  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,980$8,955$8,755$13,205$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$2,890$2,690$7,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-74-66-1310

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelCayenneRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in105.7 in
Length190.8 in184.4 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested401568%
Total Not Requested190032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested206551%
Total Not Requested197549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested206551%
Total Not Requested197549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested354057%
Total Not Requested262543%

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