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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $43,030
Base Invoice $42,801 $39,863
Advance Package 7,950 9,625
Advance Package 7,128 8,809
Options (change) 7,950 9,625
Options (change) 7,128 8,809
Destination 885 895
Total Price $56,035 $53,550
Total Invoice $50,814 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,052
Model Year20112012
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$56,035$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$51,600
Total Invoice$50,814$49,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$47,762

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112012
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,805

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112012
ModelRLMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length195.8 in191.6 in
Width72.7 in78.5 in
Height57.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 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		13.8 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested171543%

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