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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: $32,493

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $21,922

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,105

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $18,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRLPrius
TrimBaseFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $29,685
Base Invoice $41,560 $27,634
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Advanced Technology Package   1,350
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   225
Bodyside moldings   289
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Advanced Technology Package   1,202
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   140
Bodyside moldings   199
Options (change) 7,420 1,913
Options (change) 6,652 1,576
Destination 715 895
Total Price $54,415 $32,493
Total Invoice $48,927 $30,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,304
Model Year20082018
ModelRLPrius
TrimBaseFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG54/50 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460195/65-15
Total Price$54,415$32,493
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,615$32,493
Total Invoice$48,927$30,105
Adjustments for Features-2,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,409$30,105

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,115$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082018
ModelRLPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in178.7 in
Width72.2 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.162.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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