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2012 Acura RL SH-AWD
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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Best 2012 Full-size Luxury Sedans
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2012 Acura RL
SH-AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$48,200

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2014 Acura TSX
Sedan FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$15,612
14 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2012 Acura RL
SH-AWD

Entering its final year of production, with a successor expected to make its debut at the New York International Auto Show in April 2012, the 2012 Acura RL has not undergone any change...

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2014 Acura TSX
Sedan FWD
Tim O'Sullivan Preview:

The 2014 Acura TSX lives on the edge: too big to be a compact, too small to be a midsize, too affordable to be high-end luxury, too well-equipped and stylish to be simply a family mobi...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2012 Acura RL
SH-AWD
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Tracy writes:
For a tech car it did not do it for this techie.
Power Ranked 2013 Buick Regal GS Sedan FWD better.
"HO turbo with the adjustable dampening suspension"
Looks/Style Ranked 2012 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive Sedan AWD better.
"Its lines are bold and confident."
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2012 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive Sedan AWD better.
"golf clubs for 2 is what I cared about."
Value Ranked 2013 Buick Regal GS Sedan FWD better.
"Made in USA, Buick top 3 in Consumer Reports is in agreement with the buying experience and the quality. "
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2014 Acura TSX
Sedan FWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2012 Acura RL
SH-AWD
2014 Acura TSX
Sedan FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
17 MPG
22 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
24 MPG
31 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 19.3 gal 18.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
300 hp @ 6,300 RPM
201 hp @ 7,000 RPM
Torque
271 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
170 lb-ft @ 4,300 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
11:1
Displacement
3,700 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.54 in x 3.78 in
3.42 in x 3.89 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.4 in 42.4 in
Back Legroom 36.3 in 34.3 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.8 cu ft 14 cu ft
Exterior
Length 195.8 in 185.6 in
Width 72.7 in 72.4 in
Height 57.2 in 56.7 in
Wheelbase 110.2 in 106.4 in

Available Options

2012 Acura RL
SH-AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Alberta White Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Forged Silver Metallic
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Platinum Frost Metallic
  • Pomegranate Pearl
2014 Acura TSX
Sedan FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Bellanova White Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Forged Silver Metallic
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Milano Red
  • Silver Moon
  • Vortex Blue Pearl

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