What the competition is up to - pricing-wise
10-01-2004, 10:08 AM
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What the competition is up to - pricing-wise
Here's a little comparo against the upcoming 2005 C6 A6 which lists for 40,900 + destination for the V6, and 50,500 + destination for the V8.
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Acura Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 RL
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.
2005 Acura RL Highlights
Powertrain
* World's first Super Handling All-Wheel Drive System(TM) (SH-AWD(TM))
(April says <a href="http://www.italiaspeed.com/2004/cars/alfa_romeo/07/crosswagon_q4/156_0307.html">"really?"</a> They are already driving around Europe <a href="http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/new_models_2004/crosswagon/mechanicals.html">"in these puppies"</a>)
* 3.5 liter VTEC V-6 engine -- 300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque
* 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, steering
wheel-mounted paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control
* CARB-certified LEV2-ULEV emissions system
* Active Front Lighting System (AFS) with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge
(HID) headlamps
* 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston front calipers, ABS, Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
* 17-inch alloy wheels
Interior
* Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) (standard in the 48
contiguous states and Hawaii)
* AcuraLink(TM) satellite communication system with real time traffic
* Leather-trimmed seating and genuine wood dashboard trim
* Acura/BOSE(R) 10-speaker Surround Sound System with 6-disc CD,
DVD-Audio and DTS(TM) changer and AM/FM tuner
* Active Noise Cancellation
* HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless telephone interface
* OnStar(R) digital/analog tri-modal system
* Keyless Access System
* GPS-linked, solar sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate
control system
* Power moonroof
* Power rear sunshade
Pricing for 2005 Acura RL
-- Models sold in 48 contiguous states 48,900
-- Models sold in Alaska and Hawaii* 48,165
-- Destination and handling charge (all 50 states) 570 * RL models sold in Hawaii and Alaska will not include XM(R) Satellite
Radio or the AcuraLink(TM) communication system
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The Cadillac STS will offer AWD only in the top of the line V8 version. MSRP will be 62,765.
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Mercedes now offers 4-Matic with the E320. Base price starts at 51,720 + destination.
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Volvo offers the S80 in basic 2.5t trim and awd for 37,550 + destination.
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Infiniti has the G35 sedan in extremely basic form for 32,100 + destination (trunk mat appears to be an extra charge)
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Please note that I did not include BMW, as they do not offer the E60/5 series (530 starts at 45,595 + dest) with an awd package. The same applies to the Jaguar S Type (3.0 starts at 44,895 + dest) and Lexus GS series (300 starts at 39,500). I'm sure those companies will offer something in that catagory in the future, but for the moment they do not. Chyrsler looks like it will offer awd in the 300, but I'm not sure which engine it will come with, or how it will be priced.
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Acura Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 RL
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.
2005 Acura RL Highlights
Powertrain
* World's first Super Handling All-Wheel Drive System(TM) (SH-AWD(TM))
(April says <a href="http://www.italiaspeed.com/2004/cars/alfa_romeo/07/crosswagon_q4/156_0307.html">"really?"</a> They are already driving around Europe <a href="http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/new_models_2004/crosswagon/mechanicals.html">"in these puppies"</a>)
* 3.5 liter VTEC V-6 engine -- 300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque
* 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, steering
wheel-mounted paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control
* CARB-certified LEV2-ULEV emissions system
* Active Front Lighting System (AFS) with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge
(HID) headlamps
* 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston front calipers, ABS, Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
* 17-inch alloy wheels
Interior
* Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) (standard in the 48
contiguous states and Hawaii)
* AcuraLink(TM) satellite communication system with real time traffic
* Leather-trimmed seating and genuine wood dashboard trim
* Acura/BOSE(R) 10-speaker Surround Sound System with 6-disc CD,
DVD-Audio and DTS(TM) changer and AM/FM tuner
* Active Noise Cancellation
* HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless telephone interface
* OnStar(R) digital/analog tri-modal system
* Keyless Access System
* GPS-linked, solar sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate
control system
* Power moonroof
* Power rear sunshade
Pricing for 2005 Acura RL
-- Models sold in 48 contiguous states 48,900
-- Models sold in Alaska and Hawaii* 48,165
-- Destination and handling charge (all 50 states) 570 * RL models sold in Hawaii and Alaska will not include XM(R) Satellite
Radio or the AcuraLink(TM) communication system
_______________________
The Cadillac STS will offer AWD only in the top of the line V8 version. MSRP will be 62,765.
________________________
Mercedes now offers 4-Matic with the E320. Base price starts at 51,720 + destination.
_______________________
Volvo offers the S80 in basic 2.5t trim and awd for 37,550 + destination.
________________________
Infiniti has the G35 sedan in extremely basic form for 32,100 + destination (trunk mat appears to be an extra charge)
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Please note that I did not include BMW, as they do not offer the E60/5 series (530 starts at 45,595 + dest) with an awd package. The same applies to the Jaguar S Type (3.0 starts at 44,895 + dest) and Lexus GS series (300 starts at 39,500). I'm sure those companies will offer something in that catagory in the future, but for the moment they do not. Chyrsler looks like it will offer awd in the 300, but I'm not sure which engine it will come with, or how it will be priced.
10-01-2004, 10:39 AM
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Key phrase "The all-new RL...will be sold in one fully-appointed trim model with no available...
...factory options."
So, it will ALWAYS sell for that same list price, including a kick-a** stereo, NAV, and all the other toys. That strategy has certainly served the TL (both previous- and current-generation) and the TSX well.
It probably won't be far behind the 4.2 in performance, but will be ~$10K less, fully equipped.
I'll be taking a look-see and a test-drive, for sure, being a former Acura-phile.
So, it will ALWAYS sell for that same list price, including a kick-a** stereo, NAV, and all the other toys. That strategy has certainly served the TL (both previous- and current-generation) and the TSX well.
It probably won't be far behind the 4.2 in performance, but will be ~$10K less, fully equipped.
I'll be taking a look-see and a test-drive, for sure, being a former Acura-phile.
10-01-2004, 10:47 AM
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With a higher residual value vs Audi, a mildly equipped C6 3.2 lease...
will likely equal the RL. I am eager to see one in person since the pictures do nothing for me, as was the case with the C6.