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Acura TL vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $38,100
Base Invoice $33,527 $35,688
Advance Package 5,930  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,650
Cargo net   64
Blind spot warning system   500
Rear spoiler   319
Advance Package 5,488  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,447
Cargo net   38
Blind spot warning system   460
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 5,930 6,728
Options (change) 5,488 6,091
Destination 895 950
Total Price $42,530 $45,778
Total Invoice $39,910 $42,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $439
Model Year20122016
ModelTLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$42,530$45,778
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,228
Total Invoice$39,910$42,729
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$40,349

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelTLES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,390$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,380

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelTLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.0 in
Length194.0 in192.7 in
Width74.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232575%
Total Not Requested76525%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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