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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: $37,665

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $15,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,154

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $15,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRLES
TrimBase330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $32,300
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,640
Technology Package 4,150  
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,200
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330
Xenon HID headlights   640
Technology Package 3,756  
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,843
Heated front seats   512
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   264
Xenon HID headlights   512
Options (change) 4,150 4,670
Options (change) 3,756 3,819
Destination 895 695
Total Price $53,245 $37,665
Total Invoice $48,749 $33,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,116
Model Year20122006
ModelRLES
TrimBase330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$53,245$37,665
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,445$37,665
Total Invoice$48,749$33,154
Adjustments for Features-3,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,270$33,154

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelRLES
TrimBase330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,715$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4790

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelRLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length195.8 in191.1 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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