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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $48,200
Base Invoice $39,863 $44,098
Advance Package 9,625 7,950
Advance Package 8,809 7,194
Options (change) 9,625 7,950
Options (change) 8,809 7,194
Destination 895 895
Total Price $53,550 $57,045
Total Invoice $49,567 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,425
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$53,550$57,045
Adjustments for Features-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,600$57,045
Total Invoice$49,567$52,187
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,762$52,187

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,465$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8050

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in195.8 in
Width78.5 in72.7 in
Height68.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,099 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 Headroom37.5 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested171543%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

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