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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRLGS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $47,250
Base Invoice $41,560 $43,945
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Navigation system   1,735
Premium Package   1,400
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Cargo net   64
AWD   2,550
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Navigation system   1,603
Premium Package   1,288
Adaptive cruise control   1,840
Cargo net   38
AWD   2,374
Options (change) 7,420 7,749
Options (change) 6,652 7,143
Destination 715 895
Total Price $54,415 $55,894
Total Invoice $48,927 $51,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus GS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,521
Model Year20082013
ModelRLGS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/50-17
Total Price$54,415$55,894
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$54,244
Total Invoice$48,927$51,983
Adjustments for Features0-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$50,448

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082013
ModelRLGS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver attention monitor $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,725$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,535

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082013
ModelRLGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length193.6 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,970 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 Volume13.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

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