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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: $55,295

Acura TLX Type S   
Difference: $1,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122022
ModelRLTLX
TrimBaseType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $53,700
Advance Package 7,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Advance Package 7,194  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 7,950 500
Options (change) 7,194 0
Destination 895 1,095
Total Price $57,045 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,206
Model Year20122022
ModelRLTLX
TrimBaseType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$57,045$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$49,535

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122022
ModelRLTLX
TrimBaseType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$6,615$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122022
ModelRLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.0 in
Length195.8 in194.6 in
Width72.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.5 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%

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