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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: $47,025

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,800 $48,200
Advance Package 6,700 7,950
AWD 1,500  
Advance Package 6,347 7,194
AWD 1,421  
Options (change) 8,200 7,950
Options (change) 7,768 7,194
Destination 1,025 895
Total Price $47,025 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,978
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$47,025$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,900$57,045

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,240$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length186.8 in195.8 in
Width74.8 in72.7 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested315051%
Total Not Requested301549%

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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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