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2012 Acura TL vs. 2008 Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Acura TL vs. 2008 Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,940

2008 Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

2008 Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $2,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTLTL
TrimBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $38,225
Base Invoice $33,527 $35,117
Technology Package 3,730  
Technology Package 3,452  
Options (change) 3,730 0
Options (change) 3,452 0
Destination 895 715
Total Price $40,330 $38,940
Total Invoice $37,874 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Acura TL vs. 2008 Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,464
Model Year20122008
ModelTLTL
TrimBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$40,330$38,940
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$38,940
Total Invoice$37,874$35,832
Adjustments for Features-5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,296$35,832

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Features Comparison: 2012 Acura TL vs. 2008 Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelTLTL
TrimBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,190$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Acura TL vs. 2008 Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelTLTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length194.0 in189.3 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

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