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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: $42,995

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,571

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $5,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTLRL
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,505 $46,280
Base Invoice $35,391 $41,560
Technology Package 3,730 3,620
Technology Package 3,420 3,245
Options (change) 3,730 3,620
Options (change) 3,420 3,245
Destination 760 715
Total Price $42,995 $50,615
Total Invoice $39,571 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,490
Model Year20092008
ModelTLRL
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-17
Total Price$42,995$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$50,105
Total Invoice$39,571$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,571$45,061

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelTLRL
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 trim, alternative type $300
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-459

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelTLRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length195.3 in193.6 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested79036%

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%

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