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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: $30,785

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $21,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,223

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $19,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelRLAccordAccord
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $27,995 $33,430
Base Invoice $42,801 $25,609 $30,567
Technology Package 4,150    
Navigation system   2,000  
Technology Package 3,721    
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 4,150 2,000 0
Options (change) 3,721 1,824 0
Destination 885 790 790
Total Price $52,235 $30,785 $34,220
Total Invoice $47,407 $28,223 $31,357

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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: $16,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,055
Model Year201120132013
ModelRLAccordAccord
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6185hp I4278hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTA6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$52,235$30,785$34,220
Adjustments for Features-4,5500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,685$30,785$32,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,885
Total Invoice$47,407$28,223$31,357
Adjustments for Features-4,1290-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,278$28,223$29,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,714

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201120132013
ModelRLAccordAccord
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,290$2,740$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1290-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20112013
ModelRLAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in191.4 in
Width72.7 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,193 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 Volume13.8 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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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