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Acura RL vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,335

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $27,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,444

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $23,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLCivic
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $26,500
Base Invoice $41,560 $24,609
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Options (change) 7,420 0
Options (change) 6,652 0
Destination 715 835
Total Price $54,415 $27,335
Total Invoice $48,927 $25,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,658
Model Year20082016
ModelRLCivic
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460215/50-17
Total Price$54,415$27,335
Adjustments for Features-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,385$27,335
Total Invoice$48,927$25,444
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,102$25,444

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082016
ModelRLCivic
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote start $150
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 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,655$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8250

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Honda Civic features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082016
ModelRLCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Honda Civic specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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