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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: $34,915

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $17,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,690

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $15,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRLPilot
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $32,045
Base Invoice $42,801 $29,032
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   2,200
Technology Package 3,721  
Navigation system   1,988
Options (change) 4,150 2,200
Options (change) 3,721 1,988
Destination 885 670
Total Price $52,235 $34,915
Total Invoice $47,407 $31,690

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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: $13,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,291
Model Year20112008
ModelRLPilot
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6244hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$52,235$34,915
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,460$34,915
Total Invoice$47,407$31,690
Adjustments for Features-3,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,981$31,690

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20112008
ModelRLPilot
TrimBaseEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,865$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20112008
ModelRLPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in188.0 in
Width72.7 in77.5 in
Height57.2 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,265 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.847.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.887.6 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 information25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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