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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: $45,740

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $11,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,081

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $9,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXRL
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $48,200
Base Invoice $33,240 $44,098
Advance Package 7,280 7,950
AWD 2,200  
Advance Package 6,835 7,194
AWD 2,066  
Options (change) 9,480 7,950
Options (change) 8,901 7,194
Destination 940 895
Total Price $45,740 $57,045
Total Invoice $43,081 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,272
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXRL
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,740$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,440$57,045
Total Invoice$43,081$52,187
Adjustments for Features-2,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,915$52,187

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXRL
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,915$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length190.3 in195.8 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested295049%
Total Not Requested304051%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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