1998 Acura RL: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

6 builds left the factory as a 1998 RL, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 4 main configurations
  • 523 vehicles built
  • 1 for sale right now

Which RL is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your RL

What actually differs

Moonroof & Traction Control W/Florida Navigation W/Moonroof &Traction Control W/Leather Seats Moonroof & Traction Control W/California Navigation
Vehicles built 168 152 143 44
Same on every 1998 RL
  • Engine 3.5L 6-cyl
  • Power 210 hp
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sedan
  • Doors 4-door
  • For sale right now 1

Safety, in plain English

What JH4KA965-W means

JH4 KA965 · W
JH4
the World Manufacturer Identifier Acura registered — assembled in Japan
KA965
together encode the RL line — Sedan, 3.5L 6cyl — as Acura filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
W
in position 10 — model year 1998
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific RL?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.