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Acura RL vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelRLRCRC
TrimBase350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $41,560 $39,796 $58,032
Technology Package 3,620    
F Sport Package   3,580  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610 2,840
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
Technology Package 3,245    
F Sport Package   3,295  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408 2,620
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Options (change) 3,620 11,275 3,940
Options (change) 3,245 10,383 3,632
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $50,615 $54,990 $67,265
Total Invoice $45,520 $51,104 $62,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,686
Model Year200820152015
ModelRLRCRC
TrimBase350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,615$54,990$67,265
Adjustments for Features-2,465-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,150$53,790$67,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,475
Total Invoice$45,520$51,104$62,589
Adjustments for Features-2,217-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,303$49,989$62,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,600

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200820152015
ModelRLRCRC
TrimBase350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,715$6,450$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,217-1,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082015
ModelRLRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length193.6 in184.8 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2925100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2775100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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