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Acura RLX vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRLXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $48,200
Base Invoice $44,324 $44,098
Advance Package 12,000 7,950
Advance Package 10,859 7,194
Options (change) 12,000 7,950
Options (change) 10,859 7,194
Destination 920 895
Total Price $61,370 $57,045
Total Invoice $56,103 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year20152012
ModelRLXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$61,370$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,370$57,045
Total Invoice$56,103$52,187
Adjustments for Features-1,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,275$52,187

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModelRLXRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Total Value of Features$8,015$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModelRLXRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length196.1 in195.8 in
Width74.4 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested305053%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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