Acura RL vs. Acura RLX
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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$54,900
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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310 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
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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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.7L/224
Displacement
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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Displacement
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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272 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/40WR19
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40WR19
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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41 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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head 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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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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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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36 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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196 in
Length, Overall
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198 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,977 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 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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Safety
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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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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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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 - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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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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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2020 Acura RLX?
The 2020 Acura RLX is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Acura RL with 23 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2020 Acura RLX?
The 2012 Acura RL is cheaper than the 2020 Acura RLX with a $48,200 starting MSRP versus a $54,900 starting MSRP.
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