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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: $46,280

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,381

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelRLTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $39,455
Base Invoice $44,098 $36,998
Technology Package 4,150  
Advance Package   5,930
Technology Package 3,756  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 4,150 5,930
Options (change) 3,756 5,488
Destination 895 895
Total Price $53,245 $46,280
Total Invoice $48,749 $43,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,855
Model Year20122013
ModelRLTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$53,245$46,280
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,685$46,280
Total Invoice$48,749$43,381
Adjustments for Features-5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,236$43,381

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122013
ModelRLTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5130

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122013
ModelRLTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in194.0 in
Width72.7 in74.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested136548%

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