^ There's no adjustable suspension as well. These are all notable missing features, but not "must-haves" IMO.
The refreshed '16 RDX is actually on my 'short list' for a suitably sized [small-to-midsize] SUV/CUV to buy within the next 4-6 months. The MKC was on my/our short list, however the tight rear seat area situation (non-flat rear floor design and an overly challenging entry/exit for normal sized adults) puts the MKC largely out of the running.
The RDX sells extremely well because it does everything well and is more reasonably priced as compared to all of its segment competition. In Canada a fully equipped 2.3L MKC Reserve MSRPs for $55K; the fully equipped RDX w/Tech Pkg MSRPs for $46K. $9,000 is a big price difference - and for a lot of people a few missing features aren't worth another $9K.
And then there's the matter of vehicle residual values. According to the Residual Values calculator at Cars.com, the residual value of the '15 MKC drops to
44% after 36 months; the residual value of the '15 RDX is projected as being
54% after 36 months. That'a full 10% difference.
According to US News,
"With the best combination of positive reviews and long-term ownership costs in its class, the Acura RDX is our 2015 Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money".
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#1 :
U.S. News Best Cars Announces the 2015 Best Cars for the Money - US News
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#2 :
2015 Acura RDX Reviews, Pictures and Prices | U.S. News Best Cars
The US News award for the Acura RDX is for the 2015 m-y vehicle that is missing a lot of the latest safety/luxury/tech features; the significantly refreshed 2016 RDX largely takes care of that issue. As well the front and back ends of the '16 vehicle have been nicely updated.
Top 10 Small Luxury SUV sales figures for the month of January 2015 (source GoodCarBadCar.net):
Acura RDX - 3517
Audi Q5 - 2927
Lexus NX - 2812
Lincoln MKC - 1602
Volvo XC60 - 1517
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque - 1403
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - 1398
BMW X3 - 1341
Porsche Macan - 796
BMW X4 - 396
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