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Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $21,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $18,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRLCR-V
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $27,245
Base Invoice $41,935 $25,579
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   1,500
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation system   1,404
Options (change) 3,620 1,500
Options (change) 3,245 1,404
Destination 760 830
Total Price $51,060 $29,575
Total Invoice $45,940 $27,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,961
Model Year20092012
ModelRLCR-V
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6185hp I4
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$51,060$29,575
Adjustments for Features-4,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,430$29,575
Total Invoice$45,940$27,813
Adjustments for Features-4,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,774$27,813

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20092012
ModelRLCR-V
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$7,905$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20092012
ModelRLCR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.1 in
Length195.8 in178.3 in
Width72.7 in71.6 in
Height57.2 in64.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.170.9 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%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

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

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