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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: $51,580

Acura MDX Technology   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,041

Acura MDX Technology   
Difference: $886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMDXMDXRL
TrimTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $46,280
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $41,560
AWD 2,000 2,000  
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,200    
Technology Package     3,620
CMBS and Pax     3,800
AWD 1,857 1,857  
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,114    
Technology Package     3,245
CMBS and Pax     3,407
Options (change) 3,200 2,000 7,420
Options (change) 2,971 1,857 6,652
Destination 940 940 715
Total Price $51,580 $56,170 $54,415
Total Invoice $48,041 $52,303 $48,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,613
Model Year201620162008
ModelMDXMDXRL
TrimTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/680-460
Total Price$51,580$56,170$54,415
Adjustments for Features-5,075-7,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,505$48,970$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$48,041$52,303$48,927
Adjustments for Features-4,727-6,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,314$45,599$48,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year201620162008
ModelMDXMDXRL
TrimTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Display key $50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$11,490$13,615$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$7,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,727-6,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162008
ModelMDXRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.2 in
Length193.6 in193.6 in
Width77.2 in72.2 in
Height67.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AcuraWatch Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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