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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: $40,445

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,650

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelRLISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $36,100 $39,615 $63,600
Base Invoice $41,935 $33,573 $36,841 $59,148
Technology Package 3,620      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,225 3,225 3,410
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210  
Technology Package 3,245      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,975 2,975 3,145
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192  
Options (change) 3,620 3,435 3,435 3,410
Options (change) 3,245 3,167 3,167 3,145
Destination 760 910 910 910
Total Price $51,060 $40,445 $43,960 $67,920
Total Invoice $45,940 $37,650 $40,918 $63,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,568
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelRLISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 15835, 15300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$51,060$40,445$43,960$67,920
Adjustments for Features-3,0250-200-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,035$40,445$43,760$65,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315$25,425
Total Invoice$45,940$37,650$40,918$63,203
Adjustments for Features-2,7220-186-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,218$37,650$40,732$61,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082$23,645

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelRLISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,590$3,565$3,765$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0$200$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7220-186-1,908

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092014
ModelRLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length195.8 in183.7 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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