Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis
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Highlights
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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$38,750
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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311 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear 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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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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311 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.7L/224
Displacement
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3.8 L/231
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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293 @ 5000
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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8-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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18 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P245/45VR18
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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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare 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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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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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 - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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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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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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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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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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Measurements
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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42 in
Front Leg Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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119 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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196 in
Length, Overall
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197 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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Weight & Capacity
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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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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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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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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4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,138 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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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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12.2 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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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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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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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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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
The 2012 Acura RL and the 2016 Hyundai Genesis are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Acura RL with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $38,750 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.
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