Quick answer
For the same model year, dealers ask 24 points more than private sellers.
Acura RL price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | 6 | |
| 2010 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 8 | |
| 2007 | — | 5 | |
| 2005 | — | 10 | |
| 2004 | — | 6 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Live classified listings
Dealer or private seller
On the Acura RL the dealer markup works out at 24% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 53 | +0.4% | $3,983 |
| Dealer | 38 | +24.4% | $5,650 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Acura RL cost?
The median asking price is $4,000 across 112 live listings. A 2004 asks about $2,450 and a 2011 about $11,866. The most listed year is 2005, at $4,600. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Acura RL valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a RL from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 24.4% above and private sellers 0.4% above, a gap of about $1,104 on a 2005 at $4,600.
Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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