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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: $35,805

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $20,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,810

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $18,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelRLAccordAccord
TrimBaseTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $34,930 $35,955
Base Invoice $42,801 $31,935 $32,870
Advance Package 7,950    
Advance Package 7,128    
Options (change) 7,950 0 0
Options (change) 7,128 0 0
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $56,035 $35,805 $36,830
Total Invoice $50,814 $32,810 $33,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,627
Model Year201120172017
ModelRLAccordAccord
TrimBaseTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6278hp V6143hp I4 H
TransmissionT6A6A1
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$56,035$35,805$36,830
Adjustments for Features-2,100-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,935$35,230$36,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$50,814$32,810$33,745
Adjustments for Features-1,904-5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,910$32,283$33,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,462

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201120172017
ModelRLAccordAccord
TrimBaseTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
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 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 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$7,315$5,790$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,904-5270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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