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Acura RL vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,000

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $13,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,808

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $11,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelRLPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $35,170 $39,820
Base Invoice $41,935 $32,154 $36,395
Technology Package 3,620    
Navigation system   2,000  
Technology Package 3,245    
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 3,620 2,000 0
Options (change) 3,245 1,824 0
Destination 760 830 830
Total Price $51,060 $38,000 $40,650
Total Invoice $45,940 $34,808 $37,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,796
Model Year200920142014
ModelRLPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$51,060$38,000$40,650
Adjustments for Features-1,4850-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,575$38,000$38,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$45,940$34,808$37,225
Adjustments for Features-1,3360-1,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,604$34,808$35,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200920142014
ModelRLPilotPilot
TrimBaseEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$7,265$5,780$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3360-1,809

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092014
ModelRLPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.2 in
Length195.8 in191.4 in
Width72.7 in78.5 in
Height57.2 in71.0 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.147.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.187.0 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 Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

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