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Acura RL vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRLRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $33,195
Base Invoice $44,098 $30,505
Technology Package 4,150 3,500
Technology Package 3,756 3,210
Options (change) 4,150 3,500
Options (change) 3,756 3,210
Destination 895 715
Total Price $53,245 $37,410
Total Invoice $48,749 $34,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,307
Model Year20122008
ModelRLRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$53,245$37,410
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,140$37,410
Total Invoice$48,749$34,430
Adjustments for Features-1,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,737$34,430

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122008
ModelRLRDX
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt 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$5,905$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122008
ModelRLRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in180.7 in
Width72.7 in73.6 in
Height57.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.860.6 ft3

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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 RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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