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Originally Posted by Grovsnus
I'd agree, at least if wanting more than the base model. With Acura RDX, you get a lot included by default that BMW, Audi, VW and Subaru are going to nickel, dime and dollar you for until the price has gone up thousands of dollars.
However, if you don't want any extras and don't feel they give any extra value to you, the others may be just as good buys.
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Yeah, but with options on the RDX it's an all-or-nothing affair. There is exactly one package option. Want HID's (low beams only)? Then you'd better be OK with dropping $3,700 on the Tech Package. You can't even get height adjustment on the front passenger seat at any price. And don't get me started on Acura's decision to ditch the SH-AWD in favor of the CR-V's rudimentary AWD system. They can claim it was done in the name of fuel efficiency, but it sure looks like a way to boost profits to me. Value is a relative term. All else equal, if the $40k RDX AWD Tech was wearing a Honda CR-V badge, would it still be perceived as a good value?