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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $699

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelRLGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimBase200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760 $84,440
Base Invoice $41,560 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891 $78,529
Technology Package 3,620            
Navigation system   1,730          
Cargo net   64 64 64 64 64 64
Steering-linked headlights     300 300      
Technology Package 3,245            
Navigation system   1,600          
Cargo net   38 38 38 38 38 38
Steering-linked headlights     276 276      
Options (change) 3,620 1,794 364 364 64 64 64
Options (change) 3,245 1,638 314 314 38 38 38
Destination 715 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $50,615 $56,664 $51,314 $56,064 $64,094 $69,774 $85,454
Total Invoice $45,520 $52,649 $47,764 $52,133 $59,654 $64,879 $79,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelRLGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimBase200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,615$56,664$51,314$56,064$64,094$69,774$85,454
Adjustments for Features-425-4,8500-4,925-1,065-4,865-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,190$51,814$51,314$51,139$63,029$64,909$80,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$175$0$11,890$13,770$29,415
Total Invoice$45,520$52,649$47,764$52,133$59,654$64,879$79,517
Adjustments for Features-382-4,5060-4,580-991-4,524-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,138$48,143$47,764$47,553$58,663$60,355$74,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$211$0$11,110$12,802$27,404

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelRLGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimBase200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
AWD$1700      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850 $850 
Cruise control$150 $150 $150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200 $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200 $200 $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200 $200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400 $400 $400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection $50 $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0 $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75    
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Rear spoiler $200 $200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75     
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50      
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$5,950$10,375$5,525$10,450$6,590$10,390$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$4,850$0$4,925$1,065$4,865$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-382-4,5060-4,580-991-4,524-4,560

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082016
ModelRLGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length193.6 in192.1 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 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 Volume13.1 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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