Compare 2004 Acura RL - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $43,255 | $47,975 | $38,875 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $38,514 | $41,736 | $34,208 |
| Destination | $545 | $625 | $625 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/simulated Wood | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Auto-dimming 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 | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3 - W/tilt |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
| 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 | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 Acura/Bose | 7 Performance | 7 Performance |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| 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 Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | High Intensity Low Beam | Halogen |
| 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 | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| 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/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 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 | 72 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 | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| 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 | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | P225/55VR16.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 4.3L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| 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 | 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 | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.13 | 3.27 | 3.92 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 196.6 " | 189.2 " | 189.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.6 " | 70.9 " | 70.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.5 " | 55.9 " | 55.9 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 4.3L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 225 @ 5,200 Rpm | 300 @ 5,600 Rpm | 220 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 231 @ 2,800 Rpm | 325 @ 3,400 Rpm | 220 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 6.0 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.7 Seconds | 14.6 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 97 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.58 " | 3.58/3.25 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,880 Lbs. | 3,715 Lbs. | 3,649 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,716 Lbs. | 4,645 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 " | 110.2 " | 110.2 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.4 " | 60.4 " |
| Rear Track | 60.6 " | 59.4 " | 59.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.5 '' | 18.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .29 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 42.1 " | 44.5 " | 44.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 34.3 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 37.6 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 36.4 " | 36.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.7 " | 55.0 " | 55.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.5 " | 56.1 " | 56.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 57.7 " | 57.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 56.6 " | 56.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 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 |
| 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 |
