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Acura RDX vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,790

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelRDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,520 $48,200
Base Invoice $30,303 $44,098
Technology Package 3,100 4,150
AWD 2,000  
Technology Package 2,843 3,756
AWD 1,834  
Options (change) 5,100 4,150
Options (change) 4,677 3,756
Destination 810 895
Total Price $38,430 $53,245
Total Invoice $35,790 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,451
Model Year20102012
ModelRDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,430$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,430$52,690
Total Invoice$35,790$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,790$48,241

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelRDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelRDXRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in195.8 in
Width73.6 in72.7 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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