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Acura MDX vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,410

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,403

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $49,300
Base Invoice $36,514 $43,912
Technology Package 3,500  
Technology Package 3,174  
Options (change) 3,500 0
Options (change) 3,174 0
Destination 715 615
Total Price $44,410 $49,915
Total Invoice $40,403 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,293
Model Year20082006
ModelMDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-17
Total Price$44,410$49,915
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,125$49,915
Total Invoice$40,403$44,527
Adjustments for Features-1,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,234$44,527

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelMDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,225$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelMDXRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in193.6 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height68.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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