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Honda Pilot vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,080

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $18,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,659

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $17,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelPilotPilotRLXRLX
TrimEX-LTouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $39,070 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $31,042 $35,379 $50,530 $55,626
Navigation system 2,000      
Navigation system 1,807      
Options (change) 2,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,807 0 0 0
Destination 810 810 950 950
Total Price $37,080 $39,880 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $33,659 $36,189 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,034
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelPilotPilotRLXRLX
TrimEX-LTouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10512, 10588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,080$39,880$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-4,075-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$37,555$51,325$55,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$4,025
Total Invoice$33,659$36,189$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-3,787-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,659$34,079$47,693$51,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelPilotPilotRLXRLX
TrimEX-LTouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Eco accelerator   $100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,805$8,130$9,880$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$4,075$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,110-3,787-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112017
ModelPilotRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in112.2 in
Length190.9 in196.1 in
Width78.5 in74.4 in
Height71.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,320 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 512W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

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