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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: $51,355

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,758

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelRLIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $40,870
Base Invoice $41,935 $38,009
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS 3,800  
AWD   2,235
Adaptive cruise control   500
Luxury Package   3,945
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS 3,407  
AWD   2,078
Adaptive cruise control   460
Luxury Package   3,628
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Options (change) 7,420 9,535
Options (change) 6,652 8,799
Destination 760 950
Total Price $54,860 $51,355
Total Invoice $49,347 $47,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,309
Model Year20092016
ModelRLIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,860$51,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,860$49,505
Total Invoice$49,347$47,758
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,347$46,038

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092016
ModelRLIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,340$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,720

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,083 lb.3,737 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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested222559%
Total Not Requested155041%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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