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Acura RL vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRLSC
TrimBase430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,200 $66,355
Base Invoice $44,098 $57,728
Technology Package 4,150  
Preferred Accessory Package   197
Technology Package 3,756  
Preferred Accessory Package   117
Options (change) 4,150 197
Options (change) 3,756 117
Destination 895 765
Total Price $53,245 $67,317
Total Invoice $48,749 $58,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,115
Model Year20122008
ModelRLSC
TrimBase430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,245$67,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$65,312
Total Invoice$48,749$58,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,749$56,864

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelRLSC
TrimBase430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,746

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelRLSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in103.1 in
Length195.8 in178.5 in
Width72.7 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

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