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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $18,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $18,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelRLRC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,200 $62,400
Base Invoice $42,801 $58,032
Advance Package 7,950  
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Adaptive cruise control   500
Sunroof   1,100
Leather seating surfaces   800
Active rear differential   1,750
Advance Package 7,128  
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Adaptive cruise control   460
Sunroof   1,012
Leather seating surfaces   736
Active rear differential   1,612
Options (change) 7,950 11,390
Options (change) 7,128 10,488
Destination 885 925
Total Price $56,035 $74,715
Total Invoice $50,814 $69,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,259
Model Year20112015
ModelRLRC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,035$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$74,315
Total Invoice$50,814$69,445
Adjustments for Features0-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$69,073

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112015
ModelRLRC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112015
ModelRLRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length195.8 in184.8 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested116552%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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