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Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,750

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelRLCX-9CX-9
TrimBaseGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $41,550 $46,215
Advance Package 7,950    
Cargo net   100 100
Advance Package 7,194    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 7,950 100 100
Options (change) 7,194 80 80
Destination 895 1,100 1,100
Total Price $57,045 $42,750 $47,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,117
Model Year201220202020
ModelRLCX-9CX-9
TrimBaseGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,045$42,750$47,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$40,215$42,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,765

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220202020
ModelRLCX-9CX-9
TrimBaseGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Road sign information $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,665$9,200$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-110

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122020
ModelRLCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in115.3 in
Length195.8 in199.4 in
Width72.7 in77.5 in
Height57.2 in69.0 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.838.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.871.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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