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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $54,505
Base Invoice $44,098 $50,365
Advance Package 7,950  
AWD   2,000
Advance Package 7,194  
AWD   1,830
Options (change) 7,950 2,000
Options (change) 7,194 1,830
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $57,400
Total Invoice $52,187 $53,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,479
Model Year20122014
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$57,045$57,400
Adjustments for Features0-6,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$50,500
Total Invoice$52,187$53,090
Adjustments for Features0-6,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$46,708

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122014
ModelRLMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,915$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,382

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122014
ModelRLMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in111.0 in
Length195.8 in193.6 in
Width72.7 in77.2 in
Height57.2 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,255 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
13.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.838.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.868.4 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

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

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