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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: $7,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,449

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $38,900
Base Invoice $42,801 $36,438
Advance Package 7,950  
Ultra Luxury Package   8,520
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   65
Advance Package 7,128  
Ultra Luxury Package   7,847
Bodyside moldings   130
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 7,950 8,784
Options (change) 7,128 8,016
Destination 885 995
Total Price $56,035 $48,679
Total Invoice $50,814 $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: $8,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,616
Model Year20112018
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,035$48,679
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$47,339
Total Invoice$50,814$45,449
Adjustments for Features0-1,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$44,198

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112018
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
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,251

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112018
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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested322561%
Total Not Requested207539%

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