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Acura Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 RL

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Acura's Top-of-the-line Sedan Receives New Styling, 300 HP Engine, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and Real Time Traffic System

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- The all-new Acura RL luxury performance sedan, featuring updated styling, more horsepower, a groundbreaking all-wheel drive system and exclusive electronic equipment, will be priced at $48,900 in the 48 contiguous states Acura announced today. The all-new RL will go on sale October 14 at Acura dealers nationwide. It will be sold in one fully-appointed trim model with no available factory options.

While RL prices reflect a 7.2 percent increase, or $3,300, compared to last year, the 2005 model features a long list of enhancements, new features and industry firsts marking a dramatic improvement compared to the previous 3.5 RL.

The 2005 RL boasts the most powerful engine ever in an Acura, a 300-horsepower V-6 that delivers an increase of 75 horsepower compared to the 2004 3.5 RL. It also debuts Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) system (SH-AWD(TM)), which proactively distributes torque between not only the front and rear wheels, but also between the left and right rear wheels for nimble handling and increased traction on all road surfaces. It comes equipped with a 5-speed Sequential SportShift(TM) automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Inside, the sophisticated cabin features an assortment of class-leading electronics. The RL is the first vehicle in North America to offer real time traffic capability. This groundbreaking feature is integrated into the AcuraLink satellite communications system and uses the XM NavTraffic service to acquire up-to-the-minute traffic information, including accidents, road work and flow (traffic speed), which is then displayed on the RL's 8-inch navigation system screen. Other standard interior features include an Acura/Bose(R) DVD-Audio system, which provides surround sound to all seating positions, the HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface, and the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, which, for 2005, has been upgraded to provide quicker start up and route search times, more points of interest and access to the Zagat Restaurant Guide. XM(R) Satellite Radio (with a one-year trial subscription) is also standard equipment.

As part of Acura's commitment to Safety for Everyone, the RL incorporates a wide array of the latest safety technologies including four channel Vehicle Stability Assist and dual stage, dual threshold front airbags. Importantly, it is the first Acura to feature the innovative Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, which helps disperse collision forces over a larger frontal area to provide better protection for vehicle occupants.

Dramatically redesigned exterior styling complements a wider, more muscular stance accented by wide, 17-inch alloy wheels. In front, a dramatically sloping hood leads down to an aggressive front fascia highlighted by a five-sided Acura grille. A sleek cockpit, a forward sloping beltline and a short deck lid accent the RL's pronounced wedge shape, making it look fast from any angle.
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Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Wow, that's more money than I would have thought for the RL.
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Doesn't seem like it's worth $15k more than the TL...especially considering that it's uglier.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Wow, that's more money than I would have thought for the RL.
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Doesn't seem like it's worth $15k more than the TL...especially considering that it's uglier.
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Well considering it's only $3.xK more than the current gen RL, it's a bargin, but there's no way in hell the current RL is worth $45K. What a piece of chit. So I'm basically agreeing with you, I think. But yea, I'd take a TL anyday (at these prices) over the RL.
 
Originally posted by: SuperTool
That's E-class and 5series territory.
Too expensive for an Acura. $40-45K would be a more reasonable price point.
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Is $50-60k too expensive for an Infiniti (Q45)?


You can get a current gen. M45 which has a V8 for low $40k's.
Now that I think about it, that's a steal if you can get over its looks, which I personally don't find all that bad.
 
It's the best Accord money can buy 😀 I still don't think it's good enough to play with the big boys. It's too cab forward too mainstream looking. It just doesn't look prestigious. You are paying for the exclusive look with these cars, and it looks like an Accord. I think Lexus and Infiniti get it. I don't think Acura does. They are still thinking about how they can best repackage an Accord to fit all market segments.
 
Originally posted by: psteng19
Originally posted by: SuperTool
That's E-class and 5series territory.
Too expensive for an Acura. $40-45K would be a more reasonable price point.
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Is $50-60k too expensive for an Infiniti (Q45)?
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Yes, which is why it isn't selling well, and neither will this. Both Acura and Q45 look too pedestrian for their price point, IMO.
You can get a current gen. M45 which has a V8 for low $40k's.
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At least it has V8 and RWD, the standard for that class, but that isn't selling well either because of the look. The upcoming replacement should remedy that.
Now that I think about it, that's a steal if you can get over its looks, which I personally don't find all that bad.
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But why should you have to get over the looks? There are alternatives at that pricepoint that look the part. If you are spending that kind of money, you are paying for the look in large part. Why should a $48K car look like a $18K accord?

 
Originally posted by: SuperTool
My guess is they'll drop the price after first year.
My other guess is that most of the buyers will be old Asians.
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Fixed. And for once, I actually agree with SuperTool on in a car thread! :shocked:
 
Originally posted by: fs5
Originally posted by: KLin
48,900 and it doesn't even have a v8. I'd go buy a corvette instead.
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yeah because the RL and the Corvette are cross-shopped often. :roll:
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Cmon you know that was just a 'popularity points for me' post... 😛
 
The carconnection.com article says the 05 RL starts at $49 and change for base model.

Is the acura release saying their pricing starts at $48K?
 
Originally posted by: SuperTool
Now that I think about it, that's a steal if you can get over its looks, which I personally don't find all that bad.
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But why should you have to get over the looks? There are alternatives at that pricepoint that look the part. If you are spending that kind of money, you are paying for the look in large part. Why should a $48K car look like a $18K accord?
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i think that line is refering to the m45, not the RL
 
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