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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $27,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $23,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRLElantra
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $20,595
Base Invoice $41,935 $19,727
Technology Package 3,620 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   95
Technology Package 3,245 1,911
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 3,620 2,495
Options (change) 3,245 2,254
Destination 760 775
Total Price $51,060 $23,865
Total Invoice $45,940 $22,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,907
Model Year20092012
ModelRLElantra
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$51,060$23,865
Adjustments for Features-5,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,195$23,865
Total Invoice$45,940$22,756
Adjustments for Features-5,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,663$22,756

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelRLElantra
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,140$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2770

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelRLElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in178.3 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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