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Honda Accord vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,910

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $20,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,162

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $18,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelAccordAccordRL
TrimEX-LTouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,270 $33,480 $48,200
Base Invoice $25,860 $30,612 $44,098
3.5L V6 2,075    
Navigation system 1,775    
Technology Package     4,150
3.5L V6 1,893    
Navigation system 1,619    
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 3,850 0 4,150
Options (change) 3,512 0 3,756
Destination 790 790 895
Total Price $32,910 $34,270 $53,245
Total Invoice $30,162 $31,402 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,602
Model Year201420142012
ModelAccordAccordRL
TrimEX-LTouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V6278hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG21/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,910$34,270$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,910$32,820$48,795
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$30,162$31,402$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-4,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,162$30,073$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$89$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Acura RL

Model Year201420142012
ModelAccordAccordRL
TrimEX-LTouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
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 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$4,190$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-4,074

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelAccordRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.4 in195.8 in
Width72.8 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,554 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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