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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: $52,340

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,876

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $3,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRLRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $39,075
Base Invoice $44,098 $36,537
Advance Package 7,950  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Luxury Package   4,900
Xenon HID headlights   875
Heated front seats   640
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
AWD   1,400
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Advance Package 7,194  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Luxury Package   4,543
Xenon HID headlights   807
Heated front seats   588
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
AWD   1,309
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 7,950 12,390
Options (change) 7,194 11,464
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,045 $52,340
Total Invoice $52,187 $48,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,660
Model Year20122012
ModelRLRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$57,045$52,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$49,825
Total Invoice$52,187$48,876
Adjustments for Features0-2,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$46,527

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012
ModelRLRX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Passenger side camera $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,690$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,349

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012
ModelRLRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in107.9 in
Length195.8 in187.8 in
Width72.7 in74.2 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 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
13.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.3 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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested242586%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
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 port25Yes
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested155040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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