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Acura RSX vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $24,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $22,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRSXRL
TrimType-SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $48,200
Base Invoice $21,754 $44,098
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 615 895
Total Price $24,460 $49,095
Total Invoice $22,369 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,940
Model Year20062012
ModelRSXRL
TrimType-SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$24,460$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-8,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$40,710
Total Invoice$22,369$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-7,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$37,309

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062012
ModelRSXRL
TrimType-SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,684

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062012
ModelRSXRL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length172.4 in195.8 in
Width67.9 in72.7 in
Height54.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.8 ft3

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