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Acura RL vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,140

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $19,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,609

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $16,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRLRAV4
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $24,490
Base Invoice $41,560 $22,896
Technology Package 3,620  
Limited Extra Value Package   870
Navigation system   1,240
3.5L V6   1,920
Rearview camera   475
AWD   1,400
Technology Package 3,245  
Limited Extra Value Package   819
Navigation system   1,080
3.5L V6   1,797
Rearview camera   380
AWD   892
Options (change) 3,620 5,905
Options (change) 3,245 4,968
Destination 715 745
Total Price $50,615 $31,140
Total Invoice $45,520 $28,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,090
Model Year20082009
ModelRLRAV4
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$50,615$31,140
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,590$31,140
Total Invoice$45,520$28,609
Adjustments for Features-1,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,699$28,609

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082009
ModelRLRAV4
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082009
ModelRLRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in104.7 in
Length193.6 in181.1 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.137.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.173.0 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 audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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