Acura RL
2009–2012 model years · Generation introduced 2005
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- Available years
- 2009–2012
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $4,763–$7,550
The overview
The second-generation Acura RL is very pleasant, but wasn't quite luxurious enough to justify its $50,000 as-new price tag. The 300-hp V6 engine delivers strong performance and decent fuel economy, impressive given the standard all-wheel-drive. A six-speed transmission arrived for 2011. Handling and ride quality is sound but doesn't measure up to equivalent German sports sedans; a 2009 update helped some on both fronts. Stability control is standard. Interior noise is relatively hushed, especially for a Honda product. Cabin fit and finish is impeccable, and the front seats are supremely comfortable. However, for such a large car, rear seat space is snug; the smaller Acura TL has almost as much interior room. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking was optional beginning in 2006, making the RL one of the first cars to offer this safety technology.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 ↗ sedan AWD 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $7,550 | Not rated | Not rated | 18 MPG |
| 2011 ↗ sedan 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $6,313 | Not rated | Not rated | 18 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ sedan AWD 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $5,588 | Not rated | Not rated | 18 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ sedan AWD 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $4,763 | Not rated | Not rated | 18 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2012 model
sedan AWD 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2012 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2005
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $7,550
- Retail value range
- $6,625 - $7,800
- Original MSRP range
- $48,200 - $56,150
- Trade-in range
- $3,460 - $4,575
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 16 MPG
- EPA highway
- 22 MPG
- EPA combined
- 18 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,135
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 110 in
- Weight
- 4,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Vehicle ID: 6542 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2011 model
sedan 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2005
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,313
- Retail value range
- $5,950 - $6,675
- Original MSRP range
- $47,200 - $55,150
- Trade-in range
- $2,810 - $3,515
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 16 MPG
- EPA highway
- 22 MPG
- EPA combined
- 18 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,135
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 110 in
- Weight
- 4,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6477 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
sedan AWD 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2005
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,588
- Retail value range
- $5,300 - $5,875
- Original MSRP range
- $46,830 - $54,250
- Trade-in range
- $2,205 - $2,765
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 16 MPG
- EPA highway
- 22 MPG
- EPA combined
- 18 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,135
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 110 in
- Weight
- 4,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6581 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
sedan AWD 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2005
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,763
- Retail value range
- $4,600 - $4,925
- Original MSRP range
- $46,680 - $54,100
- Trade-in range
- $1,655 - $1,915
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 16 MPG
- EPA highway
- 22 MPG
- EPA combined
- 18 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,135
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 110 in
- Weight
- 4,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Vehicle ID: 2418 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
