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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: $51,970

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,321

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $3,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelRLRCRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $44,098 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Advance Package 7,950        
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500 500
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610 2,610 2,610 2,610
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   460   460  
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Advance Package 7,194        
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460 460
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408 2,408 2,408 2,408
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   423   423  
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 7,950 13,060 8,410 11,975 8,250
Options (change) 7,194 12,024 7,744 11,024 7,597
Destination 895 950 950 950 950
Total Price $57,045 $54,005 $51,970 $55,705 $72,005
Total Invoice $52,187 $50,170 $48,321 $51,761 $66,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,738
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelRLRCRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,045$54,005$51,970$55,705$72,005
Adjustments for Features-140-4000-125-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,905$53,605$51,970$55,580$71,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$3,610$19,695
Total Invoice$52,187$50,170$48,321$51,761$66,955
Adjustments for Features-128-3720-116-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,059$49,798$48,321$51,645$66,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,477$0$3,324$18,318

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelRLRCRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$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$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Fog lights$125    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter $150 $150$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$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,365$7,625$7,225$7,350$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$400$0$125$340
Value of Feature Adjustments-128-3720-116-316

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016
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.3,738 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 warning200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80025%
Total Not Requested235075%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested197577%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested65027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested227574%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested116552%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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