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Acura TL vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $14,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $12,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTLRL
TrimType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,225 $48,200
Base Invoice $35,117 $44,098
Technology Package   4,150
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 0 4,150
Options (change) 0 3,756
Destination 715 895
Total Price $38,940 $53,245
Total Invoice $35,832 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,369
Model Year20082012
ModelTLRL
TrimType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,940$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$49,370
Total Invoice$35,832$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-3,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$45,201

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelTLRL
TrimType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,825$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,548

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelTLRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.2 in
Length189.3 in195.8 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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