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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: $45,720

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,865

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $6,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelRLTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $35,320
Base Invoice $41,560 $33,171
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Advance Package   7,280
AWD   2,200
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Advance Package   6,738
AWD   2,036
Options (change) 7,420 9,480
Options (change) 6,652 8,774
Destination 715 920
Total Price $54,415 $45,720
Total Invoice $48,927 $42,865

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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: $11,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,945
Model Year20082015
ModelRLTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/50-18
Total Price$54,415$45,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$42,645
Total Invoice$48,927$42,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$39,982

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,490$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,883

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237540%
Total Not Requested361560%

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