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Acura RL vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,860

Acura RL   
Difference: $19,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,347

Acura RL   
Difference: $16,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $63,825
Base Invoice $41,935 $56,803
CMBS 3,800  
Technology Package 3,620  
AWD   3,525
Navigation system   3,115
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Cargo net   64
CMBS 3,407  
Technology Package 3,245  
AWD   3,104
Navigation system   2,602
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 7,420 9,554
Options (change) 6,652 8,024
Destination 760 875
Total Price $54,860 $74,254
Total Invoice $49,347 $65,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,098
Model Year20092009
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6357hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$54,860$74,254
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,860$73,964
Total Invoice$49,347$65,702
Adjustments for Features0-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,347$65,445

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092009
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092009
ModelRLLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length195.8 in198.0 in
Width72.7 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.0 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 seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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