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Acura RL vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLRLX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $48,450
Base Invoice $44,098 $44,324
Advance Package 7,950 12,000
Advance Package 7,194 10,859
Options (change) 7,950 12,000
Options (change) 7,194 10,859
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $61,345
Total Invoice $52,187 $56,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,154
Model Year20122014
ModelRLRLX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,045$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$59,445
Total Invoice$52,187$56,078
Adjustments for Features0-1,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$54,341

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122014
ModelRLRLX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
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
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
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
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,737

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122014
ModelRLRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length195.8 in196.1 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested275048%
Total Not Requested295052%

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