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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,085

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $19,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,909

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $16,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLSonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $34,075
Base Invoice $41,560 $31,933
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 7,420 175
Options (change) 6,652 141
Destination 715 835
Total Price $54,415 $35,085
Total Invoice $48,927 $32,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,379
Model Year20082016
ModelRLSonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460235/45-18
Total Price$54,415$35,085
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$34,700
Total Invoice$48,927$32,909
Adjustments for Features0-361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$32,548

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082016
ModelRLSonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,065$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-361

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082016
ModelRLSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length193.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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