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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $62,900
Base Invoice $44,098 $53,940
Advance Package 7,950  
Comfort Package   1,290
Navigation system   3,115
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Cargo net   59
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Advance Package 7,194  
Comfort Package   1,032
Navigation system   2,602
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Cargo net   35
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Options (change) 7,950 7,814
Options (change) 7,194 6,349
Destination 895 765
Total Price $57,045 $71,479
Total Invoice $52,187 $61,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,791
Model Year20122008
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$57,045$71,479
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$71,479
Total Invoice$52,187$61,054
Adjustments for Features-9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,263$61,054

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122008
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
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 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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$4,350$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,099 lb.4,244 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 Volume13.8 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%

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