Compare 2003 Acura RL - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $43,150 | $42,300 | $46,950 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $38,421 | $38,272 | $43,664 |
| Destination | $500 | $545 | $720 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Power | Keyfob |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 4-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 Acura/Bose | 7 Bose | 10 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | Tele Aid |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Parktronic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open Sliding Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/55VR16.0 BSW AS | P235/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Polished Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 4.5L V-8 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Sensotronic 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Touch-Shift |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.13 | 3.13 | 3.07 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 196.6 " | 197.2 " | 190.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.6 " | 69.7 " | 71.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.5 " | 57.6 " | 57.0 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 4.5L V-8 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 225 @ 5,200 Rpm | 340 @ 6,400 Rpm | 221 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 231 @ 2,800 Rpm | 333 @ 4,000 Rpm | 232 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 5.9 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.7 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 99 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.58 " | 3.66/3.26 " | 3.54/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,898 Lbs. | 3,851 Lbs. | 3,635 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,830 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 " | 110.2 " | 112.4 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 59.4 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 60.6 " | 59.4 " | 61.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 20.0 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .31 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 42.1 " | 42.1 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 32.5 " | 35.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 39.8 " | 37.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 37.3 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.7 " | 54.6 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.5 " | 52.7 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 54.7 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 54.1 " | 56.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 20.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Bumpers | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head Restraint | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
