CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX

[ovr50]

If I run totally in town, that's about what I get with the Highlander - around 13 to 14L/100.

[bmorton]

The worst I've ever seen from my RAV4 V6 is 11.8 L/100 km from a tank of mostly short trips in cold weather - and it uses regular. Good thing the RDX's fuel tank is a bit larger.

[lostcomma]

From most of the reviews that I have read the fuel economy is generally poor than
advertised. Part of it I am sure is that the Hp numbers are a little underrated (tofVtec).
The bitter is because it takes premium, you can subtract another 10% off the fuel economy
compared to a regular burning cuteute because of cost.
I love the interior and all the acuratype gadgetry. Lots of room. But I find the exterior
disappointing. The front is too busy. I guess they wanted to differentiate it from the
MDX but I wish it had a more TSX like grill. I would still buy one thou.

[Zombie]

In the US the RDX's MSRP is about 33K and if you add 15% for the exchange rate you still only get around 38K. Why is this car 4.5 K more expensive in Canada?
The worst part is that all of the major car companies have the same cost premium in Canada compared to there American cost.
Is there a way around this?
How hard is it do buy a car in the states and bring it over?
For a savings of 4.5k it might be worth it.

[Julie]

In the US the RDX's MSRP is about 33K and if you add 15% for the exchange rate you still only get around 38K. Why is this car 4.5 K more expensive in Canada?
The worst part is that all of the major car companies have the same cost premium in Canada compared to there American cost.
Is there a way around this?
How hard is it do buy a car in the states and bring it over?
For a savings of 4.5k it might be worth it.

Hi Zombie, welcome to the forum! If you do a search for this topic, you'll find loooooots of thread. This topic is a popular topic of discussion.

One thing though, Acura Canada does not honor the warranty of cars bought in the States. Subaru seems to be the only one who still does, and it appears they are bleeding sales to the US in some areas. Especially since the price differential seems to be even larger than for the Acuras.

[Gardiner Westbound]

Mrs. W. and I visited a local Acura dealer to look at an RDX for her. She was enormously disappointed finding it way too small, particularly behind the rear seat where she piles her shopping. She rejected it out of hand. I was mucho relieved because there is no way on God's green earth this car is worth the $45,000+ asking price relative to the Mazda CX-7 or Toyota RAV V6.

The showroom car's front seats were in the most forward position and could not be adjusted because the battery was flat or disconnected. I couldn't get into the car with the seats in that position, though wifey fit. The rear doors were locked and the salesman didn't know how to unlock them. Nor did he know how the rear seat folds. He offered to bring a car from the storage compound for us to look at but we balked at standing outside in the dark and rain to look at a $45,000+ car.

Wifey also wanted to look at the 2007 MDX but the available one was also outside, though there was a 2006 MDX demonstrator car in the showroom. Go figure! We may look at an MDX at a later date but at a quoted price higher than the Lexus RX350 and much worse resale value I doubt it will be a contender.

[mdxtasy]

Wife also wanted to look at the 2007 MDX but the available one was also outside, though there was a 2006 MDX demonstrator car in the showroom. Go figure! We may look at an MDX at a later date but at a quoted price higher than the Lexus RX350 and much worse resale value I doubt it will be a contender.

Check the trim that they offered you.  An MDX starts in the low $50's, roughly the same price tag as the RX...but the MDX can offer more equipment at the price points.  My $55K MDX was going to be over $60k in Lexus badge....with similar equipment.  Lexus forces nice packages on ya....multiple times.

[cbrowne]

Disappointing reviews of the RDX I must say.

I am about to part with my 2003 Acura 3.2TL and was eager to see the arrival RDX but I am so unsure now after the less than impressive reviews. I would love for someone to test drive (long term) the Mazda CX-7 and the Acura RDX back to back and report.

I myself will be test driving the CX-7 and the RDX back to back one day for sure.

Caul
G'town, Ont.

[ovr50]

I think the reviews are pretty good on the RDX, it's the pricing that has the negative comments.

[Loudpedal]

I think the reviews are pretty good on the RDX, it's the pricing that has the negative comments.

It may prove to yeild some discounts in a few months.    If I could get a RDX for the same price as a RAV4 Limited, I *may* go RDX.   

[sirAQUAMAN64]

If it means anything, there was one on the side of the 401 last night with the hood up. 
When approaching I was sure it was going to be something European. Dunno the issue.

cbrowne, Edmunds Inside Line did a few evaluations of RDX and CX-7 recently. I wish they would do a comparo. I really like reading Inside Line, as I hear a story that's different (and more detailed and accurate) than other places IMO.

CX-7/RAV4 V6 Sport/Santa Fe 3.3L
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=116618

RDX/RAV4 V6 Limited/CX-7
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suv/112_0610_crossover_comparison