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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $11,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRLIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $60,660
Base Invoice $42,801 $54,594
Advance Package 7,950  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Cargo net   64
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Advance Package 7,128  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,489
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Cargo net   39
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Options (change) 7,950 5,989
Options (change) 7,128 5,248
Destination 885 875
Total Price $56,035 $67,524
Total Invoice $50,814 $60,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,000
Model Year20112011
ModelRLIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$56,035$67,524
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,825$67,524
Total Invoice$50,814$60,717
Adjustments for Features-1,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,717$60,717

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011
ModelRLIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $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
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,625$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested222579%
Total Not Requested60021%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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