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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $11,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $8,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $44,098 $34,374 $40,626
Advance Package 7,950 7,550  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Advance Package 7,194 7,152  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 7,950 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 7,194 9,047 1,895
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $57,045 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $52,187 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,593
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,045$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$42,725$42,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$52,187$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-3,777-2,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$40,594$40,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220182018
ModelRLTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start $150$150
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  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$6,815$10,790$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,777-2,827

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122018
ModelRLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in191.7 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,765 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 Volume13.8 ft314.3 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 TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260049%
Total Not Requested271551%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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