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Acura RL vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,152

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $28,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,072

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $26,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLCorollaCorolla
TrimBaseLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $44,098 $14,131 $13,981
Audio Value Package   200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,400 1,400
Stability control   650 650
4-speed automatic   800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)   300 300
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   88 88
Alloy wheels   390  
Extra Value Package 1     900
CD changer, in-dash     200
Audio Value Package   180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,159 1,159
Stability control   559 559
4-speed automatic   724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)   258 258
Cargo net   34 34
Floor mats   55 55
Alloy wheels   312  
Extra Value Package 1     810
CD changer, in-dash     150
Options (change) 0 3,877 4,387
Options (change) 0 3,281 3,749
Destination 895 660 660
Total Price $49,095 $20,152 $20,497
Total Invoice $44,993 $18,072 $18,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,879
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLCorollaCorolla
TrimBaseLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$49,095$20,152$20,497
Adjustments for Features-8,8200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$20,152$20,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$44,993$18,072$18,390
Adjustments for Features-8,0830-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,910$18,072$18,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$41$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220082008
ModelRLCorollaCorolla
TrimBaseLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,215$1,395$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,820$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0830-359

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122008
ModelRLCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.4 in
Length195.8 in178.3 in
Width72.7 in66.9 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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