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Honda Pilot vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $2,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPilotTLXTLX
TrimEX-LV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,760 $36,200 $42,800
AWD 1,900 2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,000    
Technology Package   3,700  
AWD 0 1,895 1,895
Navigation system 912    
Technology Package   3,505  
Options (change) 2,900 5,700 2,000
Options (change) 912 5,400 1,895
Destination 975 950 950
Total Price $40,635 $42,850 $45,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,839
Model Year201820182018
ModelPilotTLXTLX
TrimEX-LV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,635$42,850$45,750
Adjustments for Features-500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$42,850$44,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelPilotTLXTLX
TrimEX-LV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,380$8,330$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-1,188

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelPilotTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in191.7 in
Width78.6 in73.0 in
Height69.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.5 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested52570%
Total Not Requested22530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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