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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: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $28,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $25,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $44,098 $21,064 $21,816
Technology Package 4,150    
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Floor mats   184 184
Cargo net   49 49
Technology Package 3,756    
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Floor mats   112 112
Cargo net   34 34
Options (change) 4,150 4,783 4,408
Options (change) 3,756 4,241 3,904
Destination 895 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $53,245 $25,228 $25,748
Total Invoice $48,749 $22,875 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,602
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$53,245$25,228$25,748
Adjustments for Features-6,85000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,395$25,228$25,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$48,749$22,875$23,290
Adjustments for Features-6,27200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,477$22,875$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220082008
ModelRLPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,190$2,340$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,850$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,27200

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122008
ModelRLPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in175.0 in
Width72.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested382588%
Total Not Requested50012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested320086%
Total Not Requested50014%

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