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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: $47,025

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelRLRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $37,800
Advance Package 7,950 6,700
AWD   1,500
Advance Package 7,194 6,347
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 7,950 8,200
Options (change) 7,194 7,768
Destination 895 1,025
Total Price $57,045 $47,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,978
Model Year20122020
ModelRLRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6272hp I4
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$57,045$47,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$43,900

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122020
ModelRLRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,115$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-584

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122020
ModelRLRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length195.8 in186.8 in
Width72.7 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.858.9 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 RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested315051%
Total Not Requested301549%

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