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Acura RL vs. smart fortwo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. smart fortwo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,340

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $28,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,444

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $26,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLfortwo
TrimBaseElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $26,640
Base Invoice $44,098 $24,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   350
Center armrest(s), front row   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   326
Center armrest(s), front row   93
Options (change) 0 450
Options (change) 0 419
Destination 895 750
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $49,095 $20,340
Total Invoice $44,993 $18,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. smart fortwo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,482
Model Year20122018
ModelRLfortwo
TrimBaseElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V680hp I0 E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG124/94 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18165/65-15
Total Price$49,095$20,340
Adjustments for Features-6,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,475$20,340
Total Invoice$44,993$18,444
Adjustments for Features-6,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,926$18,444

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20122018
ModelRLfortwo
TrimBaseElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,655$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0670

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20122018
ModelRLfortwo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in73.7 in
Length195.8 in106.1 in
Width72.7 in65.5 in
Height57.2 in61.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.2,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft37.8 ft3

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