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Acura RL vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,740

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,081

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $4,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRLTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $35,320
Base Invoice $43,912 $33,240
Technology Package 3,800  
Advance Package   7,280
AWD   2,200
Technology Package 3,381  
Advance Package   6,835
AWD   2,066
Options (change) 3,800 9,480
Options (change) 3,381 8,901
Destination 615 940
Total Price $53,715 $45,740
Total Invoice $47,908 $43,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,794
Model Year20062016
ModelRLTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/50-18
Total Price$53,715$45,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$42,590
Total Invoice$47,908$43,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$40,114

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062016
ModelRLTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote start $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,240$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,967

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062016
ModelRLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length193.6 in190.3 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested257543%
Total Not Requested341557%

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