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Honda Civic vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,695

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $29,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,781

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $26,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCivicRL
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $48,200
Base Invoice $24,886 $44,098
Advance Package   7,950
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 0 7,950
Options (change) 0 7,194
Destination 895 895
Total Price $27,695 $57,045
Total Invoice $25,781 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,840
Model Year20182012
ModelCivicRL
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$27,695$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,695$54,240
Total Invoice$25,781$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,781$49,621

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelCivicRL
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,566

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelCivicRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in195.8 in
Width70.8 in72.7 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,850 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Acura RL specs.

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 seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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