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Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,565

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,085

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $2,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelPilotTLTL
TrimTouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,895 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $33,415 $32,136 $35,391
Technology Package   3,730 3,730
Technology Package   3,420 3,420
Options (change) 0 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 670 760 760
Total Price $37,565 $39,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $34,085 $36,316 $39,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,463
Model Year200920092009
ModelPilotTLTL
TrimTouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$37,565$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-2,4600-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,105$39,445$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$34,085$36,316$39,571
Adjustments for Features-2,2320-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,853$36,316$37,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL

Model Year200920092009
ModelPilotTLTL
TrimTouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,215$3,755$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2320-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092009
ModelPilotTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in109.3 in
Length190.9 in195.3 in
Width78.5 in74.0 in
Height71.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,320 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

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