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Honda Civic vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $12,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $10,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCivicTL
TrimSiBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $33,725
Base Invoice $20,956 $30,991
Navigation system 1,500 2,500
Navigation system 1,389 2,292
Options (change) 1,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,389 2,292
Destination 790 715
Total Price $24,845 $36,940
Total Invoice $23,135 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,873
Model Year20122008
ModelCivicTL
TrimSiBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4258hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$24,845$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$32,605
Total Invoice$23,135$33,998
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$30,008

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelCivicTL
TrimSiBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,620$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,990

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelCivicTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.9 in
Length177.3 in189.3 in
Width69.0 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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