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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: $33,865

Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T   
Difference: $20,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,042

Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T   
Difference: $17,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelAccordAccordRL
TrimEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,970 $35,800 $46,280
Base Invoice $29,235 $32,728 $41,560
Navigation system 1,000    
Technology Package     3,620
CMBS and Pax     3,800
Navigation system 912    
Technology Package     3,245
CMBS and Pax     3,407
Options (change) 1,000 0 7,420
Options (change) 912 0 6,652
Destination 895 895 715
Total Price $33,865 $36,695 $54,415
Total Invoice $31,042 $33,623 $48,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord Touring 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,406
Model Year201820182008
ModelAccordAccordRL
TrimEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4252hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/34 MPG23/34 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10450, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-19245/680-460
Total Price$33,865$36,695$54,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$33,870$53,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0
Total Invoice$31,042$33,623$48,927
Adjustments for Features0-2,588-486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,042$31,035$48,441
Cost Above Minimum$7$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Acura RL

Model Year201820182008
ModelAccordAccordRL
TrimEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$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 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,000$9,825$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,588-486

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
ModelAccordRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length192.2 in193.6 in
Width73.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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