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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,515

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $15,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,489

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $13,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRLEquinox
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $30,040
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,538
Technology Package 4,150 890
Driver Confidence Package   495
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
3.6L V6   1,500
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Technology Package 3,756 810
Driver Confidence Package   450
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
3.6L V6   1,365
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 4,150 6,580
Options (change) 3,756 6,056
Destination 895 895
Total Price $53,245 $37,515
Total Invoice $48,749 $35,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,665
Model Year20122017
ModelRLEquinox
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$53,245$37,515
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,595$37,515
Total Invoice$48,749$35,489
Adjustments for Features-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,154$35,489

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122017
ModelRLEquinox
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122017
ModelRLEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.5 in
Length195.8 in187.8 in
Width72.7 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.863.7 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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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