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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: $25,280

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $25,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,539

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $22,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelRLCivic
TrimBaseSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $22,990
Base Invoice $41,935 $21,360
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   1,500
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation system   1,389
Options (change) 3,620 1,500
Options (change) 3,245 1,389
Destination 760 790
Total Price $51,060 $25,280
Total Invoice $45,940 $23,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,869
Model Year20092014
ModelRLCivic
TrimBaseSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,060$25,280
Adjustments for Features-7,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,800$25,280
Total Invoice$45,940$23,539
Adjustments for Features-6,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,408$23,539

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092014
ModelRLCivic
TrimBaseSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,580$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5320

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092014
ModelRLCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in105.1 in
Length195.8 in179.4 in
Width72.7 in69.0 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.5 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 Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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