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Acura RL vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $27,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $26,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRLGS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $83,940
Base Invoice $44,098 $78,064
Advance Package 7,950  
Cargo net   65
Advance Package 7,194  
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 7,950 65
Options (change) 7,194 39
Destination 895 975
Total Price $57,045 $84,980
Total Invoice $52,187 $79,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,099
Model Year20122017
ModelRLGS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,045$84,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$81,980
Total Invoice$52,187$79,078
Adjustments for Features0-2,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$76,286

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122017
ModelRLGS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,125$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,792

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122017
ModelRLGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length195.8 in192.1 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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