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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: $48,133

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $8,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,948

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $38,900
Base Invoice $44,098 $36,438
Advance Package 7,950  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,500
Alloy wheels, optional design   40
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
LED headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,590
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   64
Advance Package 7,194  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,221
Alloy wheels, optional design   37
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   415
LED headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,392
Bodyside moldings   131
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 7,950 8,258
Options (change) 7,194 7,535
Destination 895 975
Total Price $57,045 $48,133
Total Invoice $52,187 $44,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,210
Model Year20122017
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$57,045$48,133
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$47,093
Total Invoice$52,187$44,948
Adjustments for Features0-971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$43,977

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122017
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-971

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122017
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 warning200Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 length 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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