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Acura MDX vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMDXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $50,950
Base Invoice $39,863 $46,864
Advance Package 9,625  
Technology Package   3,500
Advance Package 8,809  
Technology Package   3,214
Options (change) 9,625 3,500
Options (change) 8,809 3,214
Destination 895 940
Total Price $53,550 $55,390
Total Invoice $49,567 $51,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,469
Model Year20122016
ModelMDXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-19
Total Price$53,550$55,390
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,450$55,390
Total Invoice$49,567$51,018
Adjustments for Features-1,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,549$51,018

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,500$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in196.1 in
Width78.5 in74.4 in
Height68.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,955 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested219055%
Total Not Requested180045%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested140039%
Total Not Requested215061%

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