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Honda Pilot vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,900

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $11,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,457

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $9,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelPilotRL
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,020 $47,200
Base Invoice $36,577 $42,801
Technology Package   4,150
Technology Package   3,721
Options (change) 0 4,150
Options (change) 0 3,721
Destination 880 885
Total Price $40,900 $52,235
Total Invoice $37,457 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,078
Model Year20152011
ModelPilotRL
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$40,900$52,235
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,760$52,235
Total Invoice$37,457$47,407
Adjustments for Features-1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,329$47,407

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152011
ModelPilotRL
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$7,180$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1280

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152011
ModelPilotRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in110.2 in
Length191.4 in195.8 in
Width78.5 in72.7 in
Height71.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft313.8 ft3

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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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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