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Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,275

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $16,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,749

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRLPrius
TrimBaseFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,300 $28,235
Base Invoice $43,912 $26,284
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Cargo net   51
Floor mats   200
Bodyside moldings   209
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   127
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 0 4,280
Options (change) 0 3,705
Destination 615 760
Total Price $49,915 $33,275
Total Invoice $44,527 $30,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,321
Model Year20062012
ModelRLPrius
TrimBaseFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$49,915$33,275
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,040$33,275
Total Invoice$44,527$30,749
Adjustments for Features-3,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,070$30,749

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062012
ModelRLPrius
TrimBaseFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062012
ModelRLPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in176.4 in
Width72.2 in68.7 in
Height57.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.139.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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