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Acura RL vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,045

Acura TSX   
Difference: $10,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,611

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRLTSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $30,510
Base Invoice $41,560 $28,719
Technology Package 3,620 3,100
3.5L V6   5,540
Technology Package 3,245 2,869
3.5L V6   5,128
Options (change) 3,620 8,640
Options (change) 3,245 7,997
Destination 715 895
Total Price $50,615 $40,045
Total Invoice $45,520 $37,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,806
Model Year20082013
ModelRLTSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$50,615$40,045
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,165$40,045
Total Invoice$45,520$37,611
Adjustments for Features-3,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,417$37,611

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082013
ModelRLTSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Total Value of Features$5,415$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082013
ModelRLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.4 in
Length193.6 in185.6 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.0 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%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0Yes
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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