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Acura RL vs. Lexus LC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $37,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $34,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLLC
TrimBase500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $92,000
Base Invoice $44,098 $84,640
Advance Package 7,950  
Mark Levinson audio   1,220
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   390
Advance Package 7,194  
Mark Levinson audio   1,121
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   360
Options (change) 7,950 1,610
Options (change) 7,194 1,481
Destination 895 995
Total Price $57,045 $94,605
Total Invoice $52,187 $87,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,460
Model Year20122018
ModelRLLC
TrimBase500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6471hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10915, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$57,045$94,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$93,010
Total Invoice$52,187$87,116
Adjustments for Features0-1,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$85,647

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20122018
ModelRLLC
TrimBase500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,655$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,469

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20122018
ModelRLLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in113.0 in
Length195.8 in187.4 in
Width72.7 in75.6 in
Height57.2 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft35.4 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 warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Mark Levinson audio
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 915W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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