Acura RL Acura RL 2008 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura RL vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RL vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,860

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelRLMDXMDX
TrimBaseAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $56,250 $61,750
CMBS and Pax 3,800    
Technology Package 3,620    
AWD   2,000  
CMBS and Pax 3,407    
Technology Package 3,245    
AWD   1,874  
Options (change) 7,420 2,000 0
Options (change) 6,652 1,874 0
Destination 715 1,025 1,025
Total Price $54,415 $59,275 $62,775

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura RL dealer quotes or Acura MDX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,034
Model Year200820202020
ModelRLMDXMDX
TrimBaseAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp I6290hp I6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10501, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460245/50-20265/45-20
Total Price$54,415$59,275$62,775
Adjustments for Features0-8,775-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$50,500$54,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820202020
ModelRLMDXMDX
TrimBaseAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Display key $50$50
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
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$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25 
Wide-view front camera $150$150
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$250
Second-row high console $250$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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
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$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height 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 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,615$15,390$14,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,775$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-132

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082020
ModelRLMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in111.0 in
Length193.6 in196.2 in
Width72.2 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,246 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.138.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.168.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Acura RL

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested50074%
Total Not Requested17526%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.