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Acura TLX vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,295

Acura TLX Type S   
Difference: $1,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222012
ModelTLXRL
TrimType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,700 $48,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Advance Package   7,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 500 7,950
Options (change) 0 7,194
Destination 1,095 895
Total Price $55,295 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,206
Model Year20222012
ModelTLXRL
TrimType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$55,295$57,045
Adjustments for Features-5,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$57,045

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20222012
ModelTLXRL
TrimType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$12,375$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20222012
ModelTLXRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.2 in
Length194.6 in195.8 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in
Height56.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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