Compare 2018 Acura RLX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $54,900 | $54,005 | $53,950 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $50,947 | $50,161 | $50,173 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | Analog |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | N/A | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | 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 | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| 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/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, 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 | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 14 Acura/ELS Studio | 12 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | INFINITI InTouch Navigation With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | AcuraLink | Standard | INFINITI Connection |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam, Jewel Eye | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Intuitive Park Assist | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) With Steering Assist | Lane Departure Prevention W/Active Lane Control |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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) | 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 | 72 Months/70,000 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 |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | 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 W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close 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 | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P245/40WR19.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/40VR19.0 BSW AS | P245/50VR18.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Machined Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.7L V-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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | All Wheel | All 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 |
| Four-wheel Steering | Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) | N/A | N/A |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Agile Handling Assist | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Vehicle Stability Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sequential SportShift | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 10-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.61 | 3.77 | 3.36 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.1 " | 192.1 " | 202.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.4 " | 72.4 " | 72.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.7 " | 57.9 " | 59.6 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 310 @ 6,500 Rpm | 311 @ 6,400 Rpm | 330 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 272 @ 4,500 Rpm | 280 @ 4,800 Rpm | 270 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 5.5 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 14.1 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 97 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.70 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.76/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,977 Lbs. | 3,891 Lbs. | N/A |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,493 Lbs. | 4,960 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 " | 112.2 " | 120.1 " |
| Front Track | 64.3 " | 62.0 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 64.2 " | 62.6 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | 17.7 '' | N/A |
| Ground Clearance | 4.5 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .27 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 42.3 " | 44.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.8 " | 36.8 " | 41.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.6 " | 38.0 " | 39.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.9 " | 37.8 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.9 " | 54.5 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.5 " | 54.1 " | 53.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.6 " | 57.3 " | 58.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 55.7 " | 55.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. | 20.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.42 | $1.35 | $1.37 |
| Depreciation | $42,143 | $38,378 | $38,927 |
| Fees and Taxes | $4,300 | $4,254 | $4,249 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,285 | $6,825 | $7,299 |
| Insurance | $6,939 | $6,958 | $6,987 |
| Maintenance | $4,911 | $4,419 | $4,302 |
| Repairs | $1,021 | $969 | $1,075 |
| Opportunity Costs | $428 | $430 | $434 |
| Total Cost | $71,154 | $67,257 | $68,313 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
