2014 Acura RDX priced at $35,415

The 2014 Acura RDX goes on sale Wednesday with a base price of $35,415, including $895 in destination charges. Stepping up to the technology package brings the price to $39,115; all-wheel drive adds $1,400.

Only one powertrain will be offered for 2014: a 3.5-liter V6 with a six-speed automatic transmission. Output is rated at 273 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque. Fuel mileage is rated at 20 mpg city/28 mpg highway for the front-wheel-drive version and 19/27 mpg for the all-wheel drive.

Standard interior equipment on the RDX includes leather trim, heated seats, a power moonroof and a 360-watt audio system. Pandora Internet radio, an SMS text messaging function, keyless entry, push-button start and a rearview camera is also standard.

The technology package adds navigation with traffic info, a hard drive, solar-sensing dual-zone climate control, premium audio, a power tailgate and a few other bits.

The 2014 RDX is produced at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio, plant.

By Jake Lingeman