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Acura RL vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,600

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,121

Acura MDX   
Difference: $565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,780 $43,030
Base Invoice $40,795 $39,863
Technology Package 3,620 3,675
Technology Package 3,221 3,363
Options (change) 3,620 3,675
Options (change) 3,221 3,363
Destination 670 895
Total Price $50,070 $47,600
Total Invoice $44,686 $44,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,048
Model Year20072012
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$50,070$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$46,000
Total Invoice$44,686$44,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,686$42,638

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20072012
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 trim, alternative type$300 
Total Value of Features$4,990$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,483

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20072012
ModelRLMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length193.6 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in78.5 in
Height57.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.5 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

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