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Dodge Charger vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,245

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,439

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $10,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelChargerChargerRL
TrimR/TSRT8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $48,200
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $44,098
Popular Equipment Group 2,100    
Protection Group 1,185    
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Sunroof 950 950  
SRT Option Group II   1,195  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group I   860  
Popular Equipment Group 1,932    
Protection Group 1,090    
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
Sunroof 874 874  
SRT Option Group II   1,099  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group I   791  
Options (change) 4,930 4,290 0
Options (change) 4,535 3,946 0
Destination 700 700 895
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $37,245 $44,305 $49,095
Total Invoice $34,439 $41,425 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,913
Model Year200820082012
ModelChargerChargerRL
TrimR/TSRT8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8522, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$37,245$44,305$49,095
Adjustments for Features-8150-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$44,305$45,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,875$0
Total Invoice$34,439$41,425$44,993
Adjustments for Features-7540-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$41,425$41,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,740$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082012
ModelChargerChargerRL
TrimR/TSRT8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$2,750$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments-7540-3,395

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelChargerRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in110.2 in
Length200.1 in195.8 in
Width74.5 in72.7 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alarm100No
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

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