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Acura RL vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,679

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,449

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $38,900
Base Invoice $43,912 $36,438
Technology Package 3,800  
Ultra Luxury Package   8,520
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   65
Technology Package 3,381  
Ultra Luxury Package   7,847
Bodyside moldings   130
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 3,800 8,784
Options (change) 3,381 8,016
Destination 615 995
Total Price $53,715 $48,679
Total Invoice $47,908 $45,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,364
Model Year20062018
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460215/55-17
Total Price$53,715$48,679
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$46,639
Total Invoice$47,908$45,449
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$43,544

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,975$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,905

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
ModelRLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.0 in
Length193.6 in192.7 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested265050%
Total Not Requested265050%

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