A 2006 Acura RL still asks 29% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 73 sedans we price, that ranks #73, below the 72% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−59.5%), after which losses ease to about 24% a year. Calculated from 62 listings.
Acura RL value by year
The newest RL at under half the 2011 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $4,800 (40% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $11,866 | $12,498 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $3,999 | $7,300 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $2,600 | $5,500 | 7 | |
| 2008 | $3,995 | $6,975 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $1,850 | $8,750 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $2,500 | $6,999 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $3,500 | $10,494 | 9 | |
| 2004 | $1,400 | $5,000 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $2,200 | $3,000 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $3,000 | $12,000 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $1,500 | $4,495 | 3 |
How the Acura RL depreciates
The newest Acura RL has a median asking price of $11,866; a 13-year-older one runs about $2,100 — roughly 82% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Acura RL hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Lexus ES keeps 79%, the Lexus LS 38% and the BMW 550i 100%, against 29% for the RL. The Lexus ES, Lexus LS and BMW 550i hold value better than the RL.
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2011 Acura RL: a dealer trade-in offer is around $11,866, selling private-party nets about $11,866, and a lot asks near $12,498 — a $632 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the RL costs a median 37% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 2 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Acura RL price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $2,500 (7) | $3,499 (9) | +40% |
| 2005 | $3,700 (20) | $4,995 (11) | +35% |
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Acura RL value FAQ
How much is a Acura RL worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,100 to $11,866 across 11 model years. A 2011 is worth about $11,866, the median of 6 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Acura RL's value?
Among RLs from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $6,500, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,995.
Which Acura RL year is the best value?
The newest RL at under half the 2011 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $4,800 (40% of it).
Is a Acura RL cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 37% more, across 2 recent model years in our listings.
Does the RL hold value better than the Lexus ES?
No: over 5 years the RL keeps 29% of its value and the Lexus ES 79%, by the median asking prices of the 2011 and 2006 model years.
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