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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: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $5,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTLRL
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $48,200
Base Invoice $37,113 $44,098
Advance Package 5,930  
Technology Package   4,150
Advance Package 5,488  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 5,930 4,150
Options (change) 5,488 3,756
Destination 895 895
Total Price $46,405 $53,245
Total Invoice $43,496 $48,749

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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: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,740
Model Year20142012
ModelTLRL
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$46,405$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$52,685
Total Invoice$43,496$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,496$48,236

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelTLRL
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar 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$4,165$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelTLRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length194.0 in195.8 in
Width74.0 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172556%
Total Not Requested136544%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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