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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: $45,800

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,685

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $40,990
Base Invoice $42,801 $37,252
Technology Package 4,150 4,050
Technology Package 3,721 3,673
Options (change) 4,150 4,050
Options (change) 3,721 3,673
Destination 885 760
Total Price $52,235 $45,800
Total Invoice $47,407 $41,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,732
Model Year20112009
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$52,235$45,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,235$44,690
Total Invoice$47,407$41,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,407$40,675

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112009
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar 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$5,290$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,010

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112009
ModelRLMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length195.8 in190.7 in
Width72.7 in78.5 in
Height57.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,535 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 in35.7 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		13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.842.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.883.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Acura MDX specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%

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