2013 RDX Tech vs nonTech
#1
2013 RDX Tech vs nonTech
Hi All,
I am contemplating to buy the RDX 2013 ..but the price difference b/w the tech &non tech is close to 4k. Can u please highlight some of the important items missing from the Non-Tech package.
I am contemplating to buy the RDX 2013 ..but the price difference b/w the tech &non tech is close to 4k. Can u please highlight some of the important items missing from the Non-Tech package.
#2
The differences are on the Acura website. They have a side-by-side comparison of the various trim levels of the RDX when you go to build one on the site. But, here's what they show the Tech package adding :
Acura Navigation System with Zagat Survey® ratings and reviews
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner
Note function for XM®
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control
Rearview camera display in navigation screen
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition
Programmable feature customization
Power Tailgate
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
Fog lights
TPMS location and pressure display
Acura Navigation System with Zagat Survey® ratings and reviews
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner
Note function for XM®
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control
Rearview camera display in navigation screen
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition
Programmable feature customization
Power Tailgate
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
Fog lights
TPMS location and pressure display
#3
I couldn't come up with the cash to get the tech package but even if I could I think I owuld have skipped it. My justification.
Acura Navigation System --This would be nice
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™- Traffic isn't a problem where I live
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ -This would be nice
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-No interest
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner-This would be nice but the stock is more than enough. I thought I was the only person left that still had some DVD audio discs
Note function for XM®-No interest
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control-This would be nice
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control-Come on
Rearview camera display in navigation screen-Rearview camera with 3 screen view comes in the standard
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition-Wife had it in the last car. Never used it
Power Tailgate-This would be nice
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights -This should be on the base. She had them on her $26K Rogue.
Fog lights-Will never use
TPMS location and pressure display -This already shows on the base model. I can see al 4 tires pressures.
If this package cost around $2K than I may have thought harder about it. By adding this package it puts the RDX into 40K and then other vehicles start coming into play. I think at $36K it's a decent value.
Acura Navigation System --This would be nice
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™- Traffic isn't a problem where I live
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ -This would be nice
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-No interest
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner-This would be nice but the stock is more than enough. I thought I was the only person left that still had some DVD audio discs
Note function for XM®-No interest
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control-This would be nice
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control-Come on
Rearview camera display in navigation screen-Rearview camera with 3 screen view comes in the standard
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition-Wife had it in the last car. Never used it
Power Tailgate-This would be nice
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights -This should be on the base. She had them on her $26K Rogue.
Fog lights-Will never use
TPMS location and pressure display -This already shows on the base model. I can see al 4 tires pressures.
If this package cost around $2K than I may have thought harder about it. By adding this package it puts the RDX into 40K and then other vehicles start coming into play. I think at $36K it's a decent value.
Last edited by buzzdsm; 04-04-2012 at 07:40 AM.
#5
I paid sticker but they gave me a little bit more for my trade in. Not a great deal but I didn't expect one. I ended up paying about $5K less than where the dealing started.
#6
Lizard King
there are very affordable HID upgrade kits that should work well in the stock projectors...
($100 or much less)...
Acura Navigation System with Zagat Survey® ratings and reviews - never used ZAGAT and my phone navigation is better and needs no updates
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™ - never used
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ never used...
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments (never)
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - incredible and awesome.. I used daily
Note function for XM® huh?
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control - never used...
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - actually quite annoying for the fan to go full blast when you turn towards the sun.. I hated that.Rearview camera display in navigation screen - used this but base has its own rearview cam.
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - nope..never.
Programmable feature customization ???
Power Tailgate - nice for the ladies or the girly-men...
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - get yourself an upgrade kit for cheap...Fog lights
TPMS location and pressure display - loved this and wish my EX had it....but if base also has it.....
($100 or much less)...
Acura Navigation System with Zagat Survey® ratings and reviews - never used ZAGAT and my phone navigation is better and needs no updates
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™ - never used
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ never used...
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments (never)
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - incredible and awesome.. I used daily
Note function for XM® huh?
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control - never used...
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - actually quite annoying for the fan to go full blast when you turn towards the sun.. I hated that.Rearview camera display in navigation screen - used this but base has its own rearview cam.
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - nope..never.
Programmable feature customization ???
Power Tailgate - nice for the ladies or the girly-men...
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - get yourself an upgrade kit for cheap...Fog lights
TPMS location and pressure display - loved this and wish my EX had it....but if base also has it.....
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#8
Is it in the same cowl hood as the 8 inch Nav screen?
#9
http://www.acura.com/Features.aspx?m..._color_display
Models without the navigation system are equipped with a 5-inch, full-color, center display screen that offers a variety of information.
Depending on the audio source, the display gives detailed audio information on the currently played song, which usually includes artist, song, and album info—and even displays the album art, if available.
The Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® system uses the display to show contact listings or incoming caller information.
The easy-to-read display makes phone-related systems such as Pandora® Interface or SMS text message function simple to use.
When reverse is engaged, the screen displays the rear camera image.
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#10
I believe so.. I found this pic... I wonder if there's a way to hack it to play dvds or output from tablet/phone
http://www.acura.com/Features.aspx?m..._color_display
Models without the navigation system are equipped with a 5-inch, full-color, center display screen that offers a variety of information.
Depending on the audio source, the display gives detailed audio information on the currently played song, which usually includes artist, song, and album info—and even displays the album art, if available.
The Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® system uses the display to show contact listings or incoming caller information.
The easy-to-read display makes phone-related systems such as Pandora® Interface or SMS text message function simple to use.
When reverse is engaged, the screen displays the rear camera image.
http://www.acura.com/Features.aspx?m..._color_display
Models without the navigation system are equipped with a 5-inch, full-color, center display screen that offers a variety of information.
Depending on the audio source, the display gives detailed audio information on the currently played song, which usually includes artist, song, and album info—and even displays the album art, if available.
The Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® system uses the display to show contact listings or incoming caller information.
The easy-to-read display makes phone-related systems such as Pandora® Interface or SMS text message function simple to use.
When reverse is engaged, the screen displays the rear camera image.
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Exterior Features
Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
Heated side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down and integrated LED directional signals
18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels
Auto-on/off xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
Body-colored tailgate spoiler
Rear privacy glass
Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers
Headlights / wiper integration
Intermittent rear window wiper
Expanded View Driver's Mirror
But then the site describes what's in the tech package and it looks the same:
Exterior Features
Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
Heated side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down and integrated LED directional signals
18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels
Auto-on/off xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
Body-colored tailgate spoiler
Rear privacy glass
Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers
Headlights / wiper integration
Intermittent rear window wiper
Expanded View Driver's Mirror
#17
I think I am going with an AWD Tech later this month.
Acura Navigation System -this is almost a must have for me. I have a Garmin in the other car just don't like it all that much.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting - This is big for me since the Garmin traffic is horrific.
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather -Don't care, iPhone is good for this.
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-My MDX didn't have this so don't know how useful.
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - Not a huge bonus for me. Just going to use my iPod and not the HDD.
Note function for XM®-Had to look up this feature... I might actually use this once in awhile.
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control -Not huge but use it here and there.
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - No idea how this works or if it works well.
Rearview camera display in navigation screen - Standard?
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - Use it once in awhile but not crucial.
Power Tailgate - Must have for the wife and baby that is on the way.
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - Must have, should be standard.
Fog lights - Nice to have.
TPMS location and pressure display - Standard?
Acura Navigation System -this is almost a must have for me. I have a Garmin in the other car just don't like it all that much.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting - This is big for me since the Garmin traffic is horrific.
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather -Don't care, iPhone is good for this.
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-My MDX didn't have this so don't know how useful.
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - Not a huge bonus for me. Just going to use my iPod and not the HDD.
Note function for XM®-Had to look up this feature... I might actually use this once in awhile.
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control -Not huge but use it here and there.
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - No idea how this works or if it works well.
Rearview camera display in navigation screen - Standard?
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - Use it once in awhile but not crucial.
Power Tailgate - Must have for the wife and baby that is on the way.
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - Must have, should be standard.
Fog lights - Nice to have.
TPMS location and pressure display - Standard?
#18
I think I am going with an AWD Tech later this month.
Acura Navigation System -this is almost a must have for me. I have a Garmin in the other car just don't like it all that much.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting - This is big for me since the Garmin traffic is horrific.
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather -Don't care, iPhone is good for this.
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-My MDX didn't have this so don't know how useful.
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - Not a huge bonus for me. Just going to use my iPod and not the HDD.
Note function for XM®-Had to look up this feature... I might actually use this once in awhile.
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control -Not huge but use it here and there.
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - No idea how this works or if it works well.
Rearview camera display in navigation screen - Standard?
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - Use it once in awhile but not crucial.
Power Tailgate - Must have for the wife and baby that is on the way.
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - Must have, should be standard.
Fog lights - Nice to have.
TPMS location and pressure display - Standard?
Acura Navigation System -this is almost a must have for me. I have a Garmin in the other car just don't like it all that much.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting - This is big for me since the Garmin traffic is horrific.
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather -Don't care, iPhone is good for this.
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-My MDX didn't have this so don't know how useful.
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - Not a huge bonus for me. Just going to use my iPod and not the HDD.
Note function for XM®-Had to look up this feature... I might actually use this once in awhile.
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control -Not huge but use it here and there.
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - No idea how this works or if it works well.
Rearview camera display in navigation screen - Standard?
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - Use it once in awhile but not crucial.
Power Tailgate - Must have for the wife and baby that is on the way.
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - Must have, should be standard.
Fog lights - Nice to have.
TPMS location and pressure display - Standard?
#21
Fog lights and HID are standard in Canada and we do not have the FWD, AWD ONLY.
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#22
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I think I am going with an AWD Tech later this month.
Acura Navigation System -this is almost a must have for me. I have a Garmin in the other car just don't like it all that much.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting - This is big for me since the Garmin traffic is horrific.
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather -Don't care, iPhone is good for this.
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-My MDX didn't have this so don't know how useful.
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - Not a huge bonus for me. Just going to use my iPod and not the HDD.
Note function for XM®-Had to look up this feature... I might actually use this once in awhile.
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control -Not huge but use it here and there.
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - No idea how this works or if it works well.
Rearview camera display in navigation screen - Standard?
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - Use it once in awhile but not crucial.
Power Tailgate - Must have for the wife and baby that is on the way.
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - Must have, should be standard.
Fog lights - Nice to have.
TPMS location and pressure display - Standard?
Acura Navigation System -this is almost a must have for me. I have a Garmin in the other car just don't like it all that much.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting - This is big for me since the Garmin traffic is horrific.
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather -Don't care, iPhone is good for this.
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments-My MDX didn't have this so don't know how useful.
Acura/ELS Surround®32 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS®-featured player, Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner - Not a huge bonus for me. Just going to use my iPod and not the HDD.
Note function for XM®-Had to look up this feature... I might actually use this once in awhile.
Voice Recognition system for navigation, audio and climate control -Not huge but use it here and there.
GPS-linked, solar-sensing temperature control - No idea how this works or if it works well.
Rearview camera display in navigation screen - Standard?
Steering wheel-mounted controls for Voice Recognition - Use it once in awhile but not crucial.
Power Tailgate - Must have for the wife and baby that is on the way.
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights - Must have, should be standard.
Fog lights - Nice to have.
TPMS location and pressure display - Standard?
#23
The non tech has a "multi-view" rear view camera according to the e-brochure and the online configurator.
My interpretation is that the previous poster's statement is correct about the 3 way camera in the rear view mirror.
EDIT:
Although looking now it might be in the 5 inch screen and not the rear view mirror?
My interpretation is that the previous poster's statement is correct about the 3 way camera in the rear view mirror.
EDIT:
Although looking now it might be in the 5 inch screen and not the rear view mirror?
Last edited by juice13; 04-08-2012 at 09:57 AM. Reason: updates
#25
The non tech has a "multi-view" rear view camera according to the e-brochure and the online configurator.
My interpretation is that the previous poster's statement is correct about the 3 way camera in the rear view mirror.
EDIT:
Although looking now it might be in the 5 inch screen and not the rear view mirror?
My interpretation is that the previous poster's statement is correct about the 3 way camera in the rear view mirror.
EDIT:
Although looking now it might be in the 5 inch screen and not the rear view mirror?
#26
when i was buying my 08 RDX base model, i told to my wife that i will not spend 4k more for tech package that i dont need, i can easily put a portable gps... etc but now to be honest i really regret of not getting the tech package, it is still cool to have those addidtion tech like extra speaker and a factory navigation... if you look at the thread here there are some members (including myself) who is trying to look for a custom gps or try to install factory gps to their base RDX...
#27
I don't know if this is the case with the RDX but one thing I hate about cars with GPS systems is that in a few years they always seem to look dated. I rode in a 5 year old BMW 5 series last year and from looking at the screen you'd think they had an Atari 2600 hooked up.
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#29
I don't know if this is the case with the RDX but one thing I hate about cars with GPS systems is that in a few years they always seem to look dated. I rode in a 5 year old BMW 5 series last year and from looking at the screen you'd think they had an Atari 2600 hooked up.
Also, I always thought cars dubbed "luxury" or "entry luxury" without a GPS just seemed out of place. I mean there are Accords and Camrys out there with GPS/nav, so how could Acuras and Lexuses not? To go one step further, it kind of ticks me off that you can option a Ford Edge out with more tech than you can an Acura RDX.
All this said, I get those who don't want to pay that much for a GPS when in many cases a Garmin makes more sense. It's a "damned if you do" for some and a "damned if you don't" for others.
Buy what you like; drive what you like.
#30
I do agree with you there. It is harder for luxury brands to make themselves standout with new innovative technologies but when some cheaper brands offer things that Acura doesn't is a bit disturbing. I mean even the Kia Rio offers a heated steering wheel!
#31
I agree though, they need to do something like make the navigation systems more easily upgradeable, both hardware and software. These things age way too quick!
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