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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: $51,814

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,194

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRLGSGSGS
TrimBase350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080
Base Invoice $44,098 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666
Advance Package 7,950      
Premium Package   0    
RWD   0    
Cargo net   64 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights   300 300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0    
Advance Package 7,194      
Premium Package   0    
RWD   0    
Cargo net   38 38 38
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430
Steering-linked headlights   276 276  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0    
Options (change) 7,950 864 864 564
Options (change) 7,194 744 744 468
Destination 895 950 950 950
Total Price $57,045 $51,814 $56,564 $64,594
Total Invoice $52,187 $48,194 $52,563 $60,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,055
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRLGSGSGS
TrimBase350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$57,045$51,814$56,564$64,594
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-4,300-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,020$51,814$52,264$64,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$12,340
Total Invoice$52,187$48,194$52,563$60,084
Adjustments for Features-9380-3,996-409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,249$48,194$48,567$59,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$373$11,481

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRLGSGSGS
TrimBase350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control $150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200 $200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,650$5,625$9,925$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$4,300$440
Value of Feature Adjustments-9380-3,996-409

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122016
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 trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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