Compare 2012 Acura RL - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $56,150 | $56,150 | $67,630 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $51,292 | $51,292 | $62,219 |
| Destination | $895 | $895 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/simulated Wood | Leather/genuine Wood | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front And Rear | |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/simulated Wood | Leather/genuine Wood | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Memory | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt | |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | |
| Speakers | 10 Acura/Bose | 10 Performance | |
| Amplifier | Standard | 178W | |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Safety Connect | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Power Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 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), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Metal-look | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P245/45VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/50VR18.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Standard | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Super Handling All-Wheel Drive All Wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Optional | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Vehicle Stability Assist | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sequential SportShift | Standard | |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.72 | 2.94 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 195.7 " | 199.2 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.7 " | 73.8 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.2 " | 58.1 " | |
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 6,300 Rpm | 380 @ 6,400 Rpm | |
| Torque | 271 @ 5,000 Rpm | 367 @ 4,100 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 16 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.7 Seconds | 5.5 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.3 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 94 Mph | 101 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.78 " | 3.70/3.27 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,112 Lbs. | 4,244 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,050 Lbs. | 5,434 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 850 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 " | 116.9 " | |
| Front Track | 62.0 " | 63.6 " | |
| Rear Track | 62.4 " | 63.8 " | |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 17.7 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 " | N/A | |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .26 | |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 43.7 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 36.3 " | 35.8 " | |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.0 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 38.0 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 55.1 " | 55.4 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.0 " | 55.5 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " | 58.5 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 99 Cu.ft. | N/A | |
| Fuel Tank | 19.4 Gal. | 22.2 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | marginal | marginal | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
