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Honda Ridgeline vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,140

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $13,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRL
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,020 $43,520 $48,200
Advance Package     7,950
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 0 0 7,950
Options (change) 0 0 7,194
Destination 1,120 1,120 895
Total Price $43,140 $44,640 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,120
Model Year202020202012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRL
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,140$44,640$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,060-2,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,080$42,580$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Acura RL

Model Year202020202012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRL
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionBase
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr 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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Truck bed audio system$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,465$9,465$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$2,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-520

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Acura RL

Model Year20202012
ModelRidgelineRL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in110.2 in
Length210.0 in195.8 in
Width78.6 in72.7 in
Height70.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,389 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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