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Acura RL vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,993

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,498

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRLISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $41,560 $27,727 $32,578
Technology Package 3,620    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380
Satellite radio   579 579
Sunroof   0 0
Cargo net   64 64
Technology Package 3,245    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142
Satellite radio   463 463
Sunroof   0 0
Cargo net   39 39
Options (change) 3,620 7,013 7,013
Options (change) 3,245 5,946 5,946
Destination 715 825 825
Total Price $50,615 $38,993 $44,443
Total Invoice $45,520 $34,498 $39,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,237
Model Year200820092009
ModelRLISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,615$38,993$44,443
Adjustments for Features-1,9850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,630$38,993$43,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$45,520$34,498$39,349
Adjustments for Features-1,7850-841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,735$34,498$38,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820092009
ModelRLISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,950$1,965$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7850-841

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelRLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length193.6 in180.1 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 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 information25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested105076%
Total Not Requested32524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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