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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: $40,170

Acura TSX   
Difference: $13,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,727

Acura TSX   
Difference: $11,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLTSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $30,635
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,835
Technology Package 4,150 3,100
3.5L V6   5,540
Technology Package 3,756 2,869
3.5L V6   5,128
Options (change) 4,150 8,640
Options (change) 3,756 7,997
Destination 895 895
Total Price $53,245 $40,170
Total Invoice $48,749 $37,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,337
Model Year20122014
ModelRLTSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,245$40,170
Adjustments for Features-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,220$40,170
Total Invoice$48,749$37,727
Adjustments for Features-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,064$37,727

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122014
ModelRLTSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,090$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122014
ModelRLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.4 in
Length195.8 in185.6 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117576%
Total Not Requested36524%
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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