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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: $48,653

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,379

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $36,620
Base Invoice $42,801 $34,300
Advance Package 7,950  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,745
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   64
Advance Package 7,128  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Xenon HID headlights   521
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Blind spot warning system   460
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,452
Bodyside moldings   131
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 7,950 11,123
Options (change) 7,128 10,169
Destination 885 910
Total Price $56,035 $48,653
Total Invoice $50,814 $45,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,079
Model Year20112014
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,035$48,653
Adjustments for Features0-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$47,963
Total Invoice$50,814$45,379
Adjustments for Features0-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$44,735

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver attention monitor $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-644

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
ModelRLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.0 in
Length195.8 in192.7 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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