| ENGINEERING FEATURES | 3.0CL | 2.3CL |
| 3.0-liter, 24-valve, SOHC V-6 engine w/ VTEC | x | - |
| 2.3-liter 16-valve, SOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine w/ VTEC |
- | x |
| Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) | x | x |
| Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System |
x | Opt. |
| 5-speed manual transmission | - | x |
| Four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension | x | x |
| Front and rear stabilizer bars | x | x |
| Variable, power-assisted, rotary valve, rack-and-pinion steering |
x | x |
| 4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front discs | x | x |
| Cast-aluminum alloy wheels | x | x |
| P205/55R16 89V Michelin tires | x | x |
| SAFETY FEATURES | 3.0CL | 2.3CL |
| Antilock Braking System (ABS) | x | x |
| Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) |
x | x |
| Side-impact door beams | x | x |
| Side-intrusion hip pads | x | x |
| Side-intrusion shoulder pads | x | x |
| 3-point outboard seat belts (ALR/ELR) | x | x |
| 5 mph bumpers (front and rear) | x | x |
| Front and rear crumple zones | x | x |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | 3.0CL | 2.3CL |
| Body-colored front bumpers | x | x |
| Body-colored door mirrors | x | x |
| Power-operated door mirrors | x | x |
| Body-colored side mouldings | x | x |
| Heat-reflecting green glass | x | x |
| Heated door mirrors | x | - |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist feature | x | x |
| Galvanized body panels | x | x |
| 3-coat, 3-bake paint | x | x |
| Front mud guards | x | x |
| Rear window defroster with timer | x | x |
| Printed radio antenna (rear glass) | x | x |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | 3.0CL | 2.3CL |
| SEATING AND TRIM | ||
| Leather-trimmed seats and door panels | x | x |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | x | x |
| 8-way power driver's seat | x | - |
| Power walk-in driver's seat with auto-position and fast-forward | x | - |
| 6-way power driver's seat | - | x |
| Manual walk-in passenger seat | x | x |
| Driver's seat lumbar adjustment | x | x |
| Heated front seats | x | - |
| Passenger's seat back pocket | x | x |
| Center console with armrest and 9-CD storage capability | x | x |
| Adjustable front headrests | x | x |
| Rear headrests (fixed) | x | x |
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | ||
| HomeLink® Transmitter | x | x |
| Automatic climate control air conditioning system | x | x |
| Tilt steering column | x | x |
| Cruise control | x | x |
| Power windows, door locks and door mirrors | x | x |
| Power moon roof with tilt-up feature | x | x |
| Acura/Bose® AM/FM stereo cassette with in-dash CD player and six speakers |
x | - |
| AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD player | - | x |
| Remote audio controls on steering wheel | x | x |
| Keyless entry system | x | x |
| Overhead map lights | x | x |
| Driver's and passenger's vanity mirror (illuminated) | x | x |
| Flash-to-pass headlight feature | x | x |
| Remote trunk/fuel-filler door | x | x |
| Lighted trunk, ashtray, cigarette lighter, ignition switch | x | x |
| Door storage compartment | x | x |
| Dual beverage holder | x | x |
| Digital quartz clock | x | x |
| Maintenance interval reminder | x | x |
| Front side-window defoggers | x | x |
| SECURITY | ||
| Antitheft alarm | x | x |
| Immobilizer system | x | x |