Acura RL

Mid-Size, Premium

Acura RL

The mid-size premium segment features some tough competition from companies including, Audi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, but the 2008 Acura RL was up to the task.  Although the intervals measured, making it clear that Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ belonged to this powerful luxury sedan from Acura.
 

2008 Acura RL 4D Sedan
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total
Depreciation:  $10383 $3691 $3617 $3486 $3281 $24458
Fees & Taxes: 2574 141 144 127 131 $3117
Finance:  2653 2140 1588 997 361 $7739
Fuel:  2670 2765 2863 2965 3071 $14334
Insurance:  1814 1790 1767 1746 1724 $8841
Maintenance:  163 283 1999 357 329 $3131
Opportunity Cost: 627 963 1354 1703 2093 $6740
Repairs:  0 0 0 363 544 $907
Total $20883 $11773 $13332 $11743 $11535 $69267
*The data displayed here is for the specific model and trim identified.  The award is based on an average of all trims combined as of January 2008.

 

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