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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: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $24,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $22,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLCR-V
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $26,045
Base Invoice $44,098 $24,229
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   1,700
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   1,577
Options (change) 4,150 1,700
Options (change) 3,756 1,577
Destination 895 670
Total Price $53,245 $28,415
Total Invoice $48,749 $26,476

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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: $19,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,617
Model Year20122009
ModelRLCR-V
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$53,245$28,415
Adjustments for Features-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,160$28,415
Total Invoice$48,749$26,476
Adjustments for Features-4,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,093$26,476

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122009
ModelRLCR-V
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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$8,030$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6560

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122009
ModelRLCR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.1 in
Length195.8 in177.9 in
Width72.7 in71.6 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.872.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Honda CR-V specs.

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 information25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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