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Acura RL vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,705

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $28,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,557

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $25,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLInsight
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $22,190
Base Invoice $44,098 $21,130
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   1,725
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   1,637
Options (change) 4,150 1,725
Options (change) 3,756 1,637
Destination 895 790
Total Price $53,245 $24,705
Total Invoice $48,749 $23,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,195
Model Year20122014
ModelRLInsight
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18185/60-15
Total Price$53,245$24,705
Adjustments for Features-8,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,510$24,705
Total Invoice$48,749$23,557
Adjustments for Features-7,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,752$23,557

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20122014
ModelRLInsight
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$11,230$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20122014
ModelRLInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.4 in
Length195.8 in172.3 in
Width72.7 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.831.5 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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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