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Acura RL vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,560

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $14,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,977

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $13,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLRidgelineRidgeline
TrimBaseRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $48,200 $41,620 $43,120
Base Invoice $44,098 $38,037 $39,405
Advance Package 7,950    
Advance Package 7,194    
Options (change) 7,950 0 0
Options (change) 7,194 0 0
Destination 895 940 940
Total Price $57,045 $42,560 $44,060
Total Invoice $52,187 $38,977 $40,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,730
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLRidgelineRidgeline
TrimBaseRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine300hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$57,045$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,660-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$40,900$42,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$52,187$38,977$40,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$37,457$38,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,368

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201220182018
ModelRLRidgelineRidgeline
TrimBaseRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Dual-action tailgate $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost$200  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,065$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,520-1,520

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122018
ModelRLRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.2 in125.2 in
Length195.8 in210.0 in
Width72.7 in78.6 in
Height57.2 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft37.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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