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Acura RL vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRLZDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $46,120
Base Invoice $44,098 $42,691
Advance Package 7,950 10,550
Advance Package 7,194 9,655
Options (change) 7,950 10,550
Options (change) 7,194 9,655
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $57,565
Total Invoice $52,187 $53,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148
Model Year20122012
ModelRLZDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$57,045$57,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$56,265
Total Invoice$52,187$53,241
Adjustments for Features0-1,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$52,039

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20122012
ModelRLZDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Leather accent trim $300
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 - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,715$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20122012
ModelRLZDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length195.8 in192.4 in
Width72.7 in78.5 in
Height57.2 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.855.8 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237564%
Total Not Requested134036%

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