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Acura RL vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,955

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,889

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $4,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLHS
TrimBase250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $39,800
Base Invoice $41,560 $36,218
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation Package   2,125
Rearview camera   350
LED headlights   1,805
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation Package   1,942
Rearview camera   302
LED headlights   1,552
Options (change) 3,620 4,280
Options (change) 3,245 3,796
Destination 715 875
Total Price $50,615 $44,955
Total Invoice $45,520 $40,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,754
Model Year20082012
ModelRLHS
TrimBase250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG35/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$50,615$44,955
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,640$44,955
Total Invoice$45,520$40,889
Adjustments for Features-8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,643$40,889

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20082012
ModelRLHS
TrimBase250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,390$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8770

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20082012
ModelRLHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in184.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,682 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.1 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 HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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