Acura RL vs Cadillac Seville
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Cadillac Seville
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | SLS |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $45,975 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 275 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 3,969 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.2 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in | 201 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 75 in (best) |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 55.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Cadillac Seville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLS $45,975 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Cadillac Seville FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2004 Cadillac Seville?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2004 Cadillac Seville on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2004 Cadillac Seville?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Cadillac Seville starts lower at $45,975.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2004 Cadillac Seville?
- The 2004 Cadillac Seville leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (45,975).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2004 Cadillac Seville?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2004 Cadillac Seville?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Acura RL or 2004 Cadillac Seville?
- The 2004 Cadillac Seville leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).