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Anyone ever compare the two vehicles? Since they are only $3k apart and can probably get better deals on the RDX vs the refreshed CRV, is the RDX a better value for what you get?
Anyone ever cross-shop these? What are your thoughts? Which did you end up choosing and why?
Well with the RDX you're getting a much better powertrain with its v6 engine and NON cvt transmission. Not to mention, the RDX (in my opinion) looks MUCH nicer all around than the cr-v.
I guess it just comes down to a matter of styling and performance preference.
My parents shopped both of them. They chose the CRV because the RDX "felt too big". I was surprised since the RDX isn't much larger at all. It could be that my parents also didn't like the price difference.
But if you can buy an RDX for $3K more than a CRV EX-L, that's what I would choose.
My parents shopped both of them. They chose the CRV because the RDX "felt too big". I was surprised since the RDX isn't much larger at all. It could be that my parents also didn't like the price difference.
But if you can buy an RDX for $3K more than a CRV EX-L, that's what I would choose.
You're always making references to how old you are. I'm surprised your parents are still young enough to drive
Anyone ever compare the two vehicles? Since they are only $3k apart and can probably get better deals on the RDX vs the refreshed CRV, is the RDX a better value for what you get?
Anyone ever cross-shop these? What are your thoughts? Which did you end up choosing and why?
A cursory look on truecar.com for my area shows a $6-9k difference between comparably-equipped RDX vs. CRV so a $3k diff sounds like a great deal for a RDX.
A cursory look on truecar.com for my area shows a $6-9k difference between comparably-equipped RDX vs. CRV so a $3k diff sounds like a great deal for a RDX.
That's a good point. The OP was probably comparing a fully loaded CRV to a base model RDX. Not a fair comparison.
Yeah, I'd be happy with EX-L CR-V but Honda chose to put crap headlights on anything but the Touring trim and I do a TON of night driving. All that CR-V Touring really has over the base Acura is Navi, which I don't need as I just use smartphone, hence, $3k difference.
Yeah, I'd be happy with EX-L CR-V but Honda chose to put crap headlights on anything but the Touring trim and I do a TON of night driving. All that CR-V Touring really has over the base Acura is Navi, which I don't need as I just use smartphone, hence, $3k difference.
You should probably go for the better headlights. Hitting a deer will cost a heck of a lot more than $3k, potentially your life. If headlights are really important, check out an Audi Q5 too.
I looked at the RDX and was considering buying it to replace my anemic Forester. I liked the interior of the RDX and the power. However, the exterior design is too bland IMHO and I absolutely will not buy a car that requires premium fuel as it is $0.50 or more per gallon than regular unleaded. I wouldn't consider the CRV because it is underpowered akin to my previous Forester. I purchased a Toyota Highlander instead and I am very happy with it. Plenty of power, lots of room and good mpg (I'm averaging 23 mpg combined). However, it is much bigger than either the RDX or CRV.
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