Compare 2003 Acura RL - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $43,150 | $38,725 | $42,300 |
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Invoice | $38,421 | $34,077 | $38,272 |
Destination | $500 | $575 | $545 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
Compass | N/A | Standard | Optional |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
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 | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Power | Power |
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 | 8-way Power | 4-way Power |
Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
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 | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | 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 | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Speakers | 8 Acura/Bose | 7 Performance | 7 Bose |
Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
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 Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
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 | Standard | N/A |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | N/A | 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/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited 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) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited 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 | N/A | Body-colored |
Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
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 | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Spoiler | N/A | Wing | Wing |
Front Tires | P225/55VR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55VR16.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Polished Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.5L V-8 |
Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 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 | N/A | Standard |
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 | Regular | Sport |
Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.13 | 3.92 | 3.13 |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 196.6 " | 189.2 " | 197.2 " |
Exterior Body Width | 71.6 " | 70.9 " | 69.7 " |
Exterior Height | 54.5 " | 55.9 " | 57.6 " |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.5L V-8 |
Horsepower | 225 @ 5,200 Rpm | 220 @ 5,800 Rpm | 340 @ 6,400 Rpm |
Torque | 231 @ 2,800 Rpm | 220 @ 3,800 Rpm | 333 @ 4,000 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | 5.9 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.7 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 88 Mph | 99 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.58 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.66/3.26 " |
Curb Weight | 3,898 Lbs. | 3,649 Lbs. | 3,851 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,635 Lbs. | 4,830 Lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 114.6 " | 110.2 " | 110.2 " |
Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.4 " | 59.4 " |
Rear Track | 60.6 " | 59.4 " | 59.4 " |
Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.5 '' | 20.0 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .32 | .29 | .31 |
Front Legroom | 42.1 " | 44.5 " | 42.1 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 34.3 " | 32.5 " |
Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 37.6 " | 39.8 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 36.4 " | 37.3 " |
Front Hip Room | 55.7 " | 55.0 " | 54.6 " |
Rear Hip Room | 56.5 " | 56.1 " | 52.7 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 57.7 " | 54.7 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 56.6 " | 54.1 " |
Luggage Volume | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. | 21.1 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 |