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Acura RL vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $23,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,152

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $20,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRLAccordAccordAccord
TrimBaseEX-LTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $28,920 $34,930 $35,955
Base Invoice $41,935 $26,453 $31,935 $32,870
Technology Package 3,620      
CMBS 3,800      
Navigation and Honda Sensing   2,000    
Technology Package 3,245      
CMBS 3,407      
Navigation and Honda Sensing   1,824    
Options (change) 7,420 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 6,652 1,824 0 0
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $54,860 $31,795 $35,805 $36,830
Total Invoice $49,347 $29,152 $32,810 $33,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,204
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRLAccordAccordAccord
TrimBaseEX-LTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6185hp I4278hp V6143hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTA6A1
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$54,860$31,795$35,805$36,830
Adjustments for Features-3,3250-2,200-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,535$31,795$33,605$35,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,810$3,410
Total Invoice$49,347$29,152$32,810$33,745
Adjustments for Features-2,9910-2,016-1,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,356$29,152$30,794$32,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,642$3,104

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRLAccordAccordAccord
TrimBaseEX-LTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,165$3,840$6,040$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0$2,200$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9910-2,016-1,489

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092017
ModelRLAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in192.5 in
Width72.7 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,171 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation and Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested86535%

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