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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: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,092

Lexus GS 430   
Difference: $1,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRLGS
TrimBase430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $51,375
Base Invoice $44,098 $44,694
Advance Package 7,950  
Navigation system   2,250
Adaptive cruise control   2,850
Cooled or ventilated front seats   200
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Sunroof   1,000
Advance Package 7,194  
Navigation system   1,895
Adaptive cruise control   2,280
Cooled or ventilated front seats   160
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Sunroof   800
Options (change) 7,950 7,010
Options (change) 7,194 5,703
Destination 895 695
Total Price $57,045 $59,080
Total Invoice $52,187 $51,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89
Model Year20122006
ModelRLGS
TrimBase430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,045$59,080
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,945$59,080
Total Invoice$52,187$51,092
Adjustments for Features-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,181$51,092

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122006
ModelRLGS
TrimBase430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0060

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122006
ModelRLGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length195.8 in190.0 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested260092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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