2008 Acura RL: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

3 builds left the factory as a 2008 RL, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 1,069 vehicles built
  • 3 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

Tech Base configuration
Vehicles built 895 171
Same on every 2008 RL
  • Engine 3.5L 6-cyl
  • Power 290 hp
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sedan
  • Doors 4-door
  • For sale right now 3
Cost to run

16/24 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,450/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2008 RL

Safety, in plain English

What JH4KB166-8 means

JH4 KB166 · 8
JH4
the World Manufacturer Identifier Acura registered — assembled in Japan
KB166
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
8
in position 10 — model year 2008
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run JH4KB166 38C000975
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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