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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,875

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $11,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,313

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $8,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRLGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimBase3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $41,935 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Technology Package 3,620      
Premium Package   4,800    
Technology Package 3,245      
Premium Package   4,368    
Options (change) 3,620 4,800 0 0
Options (change) 3,245 4,368 0 0
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $51,060 $39,875 $45,375 $47,375
Total Invoice $45,940 $37,313 $42,079 $43,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Genesis 3.8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,297
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRLGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimBase3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 14528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$51,060$39,875$45,375$47,375
Adjustments for Features-2,5900-2,650-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,470$39,875$42,725$44,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$4,850
Total Invoice$45,940$37,313$42,079$43,919
Adjustments for Features-2,3300-2,458-2,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,610$37,313$39,621$41,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,308$4,149

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRLGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimBase3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather accent trim $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,955$3,365$6,015$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0$2,650$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3300-2,458-2,457

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20092012
ModelRLGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.6 in
Length195.8 in196.3 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295071%
Total Not Requested121529%

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