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

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Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,235

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $9,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelRDXRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBasePMC EditionGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $35,385 $37,505
Advance Package 6,700 6,700    
AWD 1,500      
Cargo cover     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     475 475
Remote start     550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400 400
Advance Package 6,347 6,347    
AWD 1,421      
Cargo cover     200 200
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380
Remote start     440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320 320
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 1,675 1,675
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 1,340 1,340
Destination 1,045 1,045 1,175 1,175
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $38,235 $40,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,662
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelRDXRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBasePMC EditionGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$47,645$58,745$38,235$40,355
Adjustments for Features-1,705-1,70500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,940$57,040$38,235$40,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0$2,120

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2021202120212021
ModelRDXRDXCX-5CX-5
TrimBasePMC EditionGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,955$6,955$5,250$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$1,705$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-315-21500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20212021
ModelRDXCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in106.2 in
Length186.8 in179.1 in
Width74.8 in72.5 in
Height65.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested447573%
Total Not Requested169027%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested447573%
Total Not Requested169027%

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