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Used 2017 Acura RLX Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2017 Acura RLX comes powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (310 horsepower, 272 pound-feet of torque) that drives the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Two trim levels are available: the Technology package and the Advance package. The 2017 Sport Hybrid, which has a combined output of 377 hp and 341 lb-ft from its 3.5-liter V6 and three electric motors, is also available in both trims/packages above. The Sport Hybrid features a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive with torque-vectoring technology.

The RLX with Technology (the lowest trim level) comes well-equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, automatic wipers, a sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, tri-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats (with four-way power lumbar adjustment), heated front seats with driver-seat memory settings and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The list of standard features includes dual displays, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a 14-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD and satellite radio, a USB-iPod interface, smartphone app integration (with Pandora and Aha internet radio integration) and an auxiliary audio jack.

The RLX comes standard with a full suite of driver assistance aids known as AcuraWatch. AcuraWatch bundles forward collision mitigation with automatic braking, lane departure intervention, road departure intervention (similar to lane departure intervention, but it can help prevent the car from leaving a paved surface), blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Advance package adds a power rear sunshade, manual rear passenger window shades, remote start, auto-dimming outside mirrors, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree parking camera system and a premium sound system, also with 14 speakers.

The Sport Hybrid equipment mirrors that of the non-hybrid RLX, with the exception of a head-up display that comes standard with all trims. The display projects information such as turn-by-turn navigation directions, power distribution, and potential collision warnings within the driver’s line of sight.

Which RLX trim does Edmunds recommend?

For 2017, the RLX Technology package supplants the Navigation trim as the entry-level model and is the model we recommend buying. There are a ton of standard features, including a complete suite of active safety technologies such as blind-spot monitoring and lane keeping assist. Though the Advance package contains attractive options such as heated and ventilated seats and a surround-view camera, the cost of the package at $6,000 would be better spent upgrading to the Sport Hybrid model.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Bothell, WA
Vehicle
RLX Technology Package
RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
RLX Advance Package
Vehicle
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM
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Advance Package
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
310 hp @ 6,500 rpm
377 hp @ 6,500 rpm
310 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
272 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
341 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
272 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
7-speed automated manual
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/40R19
245/40R19
245/40R19
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 30 / 23 MPG
29 / 30 / 29 MPG
20 / 30 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
15.1 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
370 / 555 miles
438 / 453 miles
370 / 555 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.5 ft.
40.5 ft.
40.5 ft.
Curb weight
3,969 lb.
4,312 lb.
4,003 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
Height
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
Length
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.9 cu. ft.
11.6 cu. ft.
14.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Front Leg Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.6 in.
59.6 in.
59.6 in.
Rear Head Room
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ebony, premium leather
Graystone, premium leather
Seacoast, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Graystone, premium leather
Seacoast, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Graystone, premium leather
Seacoast, premium leather
Exterior
Graphite Luster Metallic
Slate Silver Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Pomegranate Pearl
Gilded Pewter Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Graphite Luster Metallic
Slate Silver Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Pomegranate Pearl
Gilded Pewter Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Graphite Luster Metallic
Slate Silver Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Pomegranate Pearl
Gilded Pewter Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl