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Acura RL vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $16,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $14,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLTLTL
TrimBaseBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $44,098 $30,991 $35,117
Technology Package 4,150    
Navigation system   2,500  
Technology Package 3,756    
Navigation system   2,292  
Options (change) 4,150 2,500 0
Options (change) 3,756 2,292 0
Destination 895 715 715
Total Price $53,245 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $48,749 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,043
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLTLTL
TrimBaseBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$53,245$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-4,0500-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,195$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$48,749$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-3,7080-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,041$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TL

Model Year201220082008
ModelRLTLTL
TrimBaseBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$1,750$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7080-161

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Acura TL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelRLTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.9 in
Length195.8 in189.3 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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