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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: $41,563

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,554

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelRLISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $41,935 $27,727 $32,578
CMBS 3,800    
Technology Package 3,620    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380
Sunroof   0 0
iPod integration   299 299
Cargo net   64 64
CMBS 3,407    
Technology Package 3,245    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142
Sunroof   0 0
iPod integration   239 239
Cargo net   39 39
Options (change) 7,420 9,583 9,583
Options (change) 6,652 8,002 8,002
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $54,860 $41,563 $47,013
Total Invoice $49,347 $36,554 $41,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,400
Model Year200920092009
ModelRLISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp 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)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$54,860$41,563$47,013
Adjustments for Features-2,6600-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,200$41,563$46,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$49,347$36,554$41,405
Adjustments for Features-2,3930-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,954$36,554$40,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,014

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092009
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,225$1,565$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3930-837

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009
ModelRLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length195.8 in180.1 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,084 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

CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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