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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotTL
TrimEliteBlack EditionSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,720 $50,220 $39,255
Advance Package     5,930
Advance Package     5,488
Options (change) 0 0 5,930
Options (change) 0 0 5,488
Destination 1,225 1,225 895
Total Price $49,945 $51,445 $46,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,195
Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotTL
TrimEliteBlack EditionSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$49,945$51,445$46,080
Adjustments for Features-9,185-9,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,760$42,260$46,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL

Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotTL
TrimEliteBlack EditionSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$14,365$14,365$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,185$9,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-225-2190

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TL

Model Year20212012
ModelPilotTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in109.3 in
Length196.5 in194.0 in
Width78.6 in74.0 in
Height70.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,158 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested124040%

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