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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $13,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $13,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $61,300
Base Invoice $41,560 $57,009
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Cargo net   64
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 7,420 5,489
Options (change) 6,652 5,038
Destination 715 875
Total Price $54,415 $67,664
Total Invoice $48,927 $62,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,746
Model Year20082012
ModelRLIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/40-19
Total Price$54,415$67,664
Adjustments for Features-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,580$67,664
Total Invoice$48,927$62,922
Adjustments for Features-7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,176$62,922

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
ModelRLIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,225$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7510

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
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 information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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