Acura RL vs Oldsmobile Intrigue
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Oldsmobile IntrigueGX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | GX |
| 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 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Oldsmobile IntrigueGX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $23,160 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Oldsmobile IntrigueGX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 17 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Oldsmobile IntrigueGX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 215 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 230 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Oldsmobile IntrigueGX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 16.4 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 3,434 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 109 in |
| Length | 195.7 in | 195.9 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.6 in (best) |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 56.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Oldsmobile IntrigueGX |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 1 (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 | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GX $23,160 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | GL $24,580 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | GLS $28,070 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Oldsmobile Intrigue FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue starts lower at $23,160.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,160).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Acura RL or 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).