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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: $17,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $13,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $63,825
Base Invoice $44,098 $56,803
Advance Package 7,950  
AWD   3,525
Navigation system   3,115
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Cargo net   64
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Advance Package 7,194  
AWD   3,104
Navigation system   2,602
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Cargo net   38
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Options (change) 7,950 10,054
Options (change) 7,194 8,424
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,045 $74,754
Total Invoice $52,187 $66,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,659
Model Year20122009
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6357hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$57,045$74,754
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$74,464
Total Invoice$52,187$66,102
Adjustments for Features0-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$65,846

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122009
ModelRLLS
TrimBase460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
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$4,650$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122009
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.4,624 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 Volume13.8 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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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