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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,330

Acura TL   
Difference: $19,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,874

Acura TL   
Difference: $16,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLCorvette
TrimBaseSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $49,600
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $45,136
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
4LT Equipment Group     9,495
Technology Package 3,452 3,452  
4LT Equipment Group     8,356
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 9,495
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 8,356
Destination 895 895 975
Total Price $40,330 $43,880 $60,070
Total Invoice $37,874 $41,159 $54,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,185
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLCorvette
TrimBaseSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V6430hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$40,330$43,880$60,070
Adjustments for Features-630-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$41,050$60,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$37,874$41,159$54,467
Adjustments for Features-592-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,282$38,504$54,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLCorvette
TrimBaseSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel  $300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,930$7,130$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$2,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-592-2,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122012
ModelTLCorvette
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length194.0 in174.6 in
Width74.0 in72.6 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft322.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Cargo cover75No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested211547%
Total Not Requested242553%

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