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Acura RLX vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXMDX
TrimP-AWSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,950 $43,030
Base Invoice $46,864 $39,863
Technology Package 3,500  
Advance Package   9,625
Technology Package 3,214  
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 3,500 9,625
Options (change) 3,214 8,809
Destination 940 895
Total Price $55,390 $53,550
Total Invoice $51,018 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,469
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXMDX
TrimP-AWSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$55,390$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,390$52,450
Total Invoice$51,018$49,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,018$48,549

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXMDX
TrimP-AWSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,400$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in108.3 in
Length196.1 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested140039%
Total Not Requested215061%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested219055%
Total Not Requested180045%

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