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Acura RL vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,730

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,138

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $2,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRLAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $41,935 $37,107 $42,570
Technology Package 3,620 1,000  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Navigation system   1,890 1,890
Sunroof   1,400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   650  
Technology Package 3,245 880  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Navigation system   1,663 1,663
Sunroof   1,232  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   572  
Options (change) 3,620 5,845 1,890
Options (change) 3,245 5,206 1,663
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $51,060 $45,730 $47,525
Total Invoice $45,940 $43,138 $45,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,387
Model Year200920122012
ModelRLAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$51,060$45,730$47,525
Adjustments for Features0-620-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$45,110$45,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$45,940$43,138$45,058
Adjustments for Features0-585-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$42,553$43,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$945

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200920122012
ModelRLAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,450$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-1,560

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092012
ModelRLAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in118.9 in
Length195.8 in200.7 in
Width72.7 in78.2 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.168.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.1116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37575%
Total Not Requested12525%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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