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Acura RL vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,840

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,737

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $39,075
Base Invoice $41,560 $36,537
Technology Package 3,620  
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Xenon HID headlights   875
Heated front seats   640
AWD   1,400
Technology Package 3,245  
Premium Package   2,244
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Xenon HID headlights   807
Heated front seats   588
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 3,620 7,890
Options (change) 3,245 7,325
Destination 715 875
Total Price $50,615 $47,840
Total Invoice $45,520 $44,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,205
Model Year20082012
ModelRLRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$50,615$47,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$45,250
Total Invoice$45,520$44,737
Adjustments for Features0-2,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$42,315

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
ModelRLRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,422

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
ModelRLRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in107.9 in
Length193.6 in187.8 in
Width72.2 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.180.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested225081%
Total Not Requested52519%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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