Acura CL vs. Acura RL
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Highlights
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$28,200
Starting MSRP
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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225 hp
Horsepower
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300 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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225 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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216 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.2L/196
Displacement
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3.7L/224
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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16" x 6.5" in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16" x 6.5" in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P205/60VR16
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P205/60VR16
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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Variable pwr
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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192 in
Length, Overall
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196 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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107 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,470 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.8 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.1 x .35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2012 Acura RL?
The 2012 Acura RL is more reliable than the 2003 Acura CL according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 RL versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2003 CL.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2012 Acura RL?
The 2012 Acura RL is more fuel efficient than the 2003 Acura CL with 20 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2012 Acura RL?
The 2003 Acura CL is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $28,200 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.
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