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Acura TL vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $11,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $10,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelTLTLRCRCRCRC
TrimBaseSH-AWD200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Technology Package 3,730 3,730        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105  
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700  
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795      
Cargo net     65 65 65 65
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     390   390  
Rear spoiler     399 399 399  
Technology Package 3,420 3,420        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777  
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732      
Cargo net     39 39 39 39
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     360   360  
Rear spoiler     280 280 280  
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 12,394 7,814 11,309 3,715
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 11,307 7,090 10,307 3,406
Destination 885 885 975 975 975 975
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $53,524 $51,559 $55,294 $68,855
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $49,627 $47,841 $51,281 $64,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,493
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelTLTLRCRCRCRC
TrimBaseSH-AWD200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6305hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,920$43,470$53,524$51,559$55,294$68,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,685-3,435-3,410-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$49,839$48,124$51,884$67,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$1,715$0$3,760$19,546
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$49,627$47,841$51,281$64,054
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-3,417-3,187-3,163-1,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$46,210$44,654$48,118$62,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$1,556$0$3,464$18,298

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelTLTLRCRCRCRC
TrimBaseSH-AWD200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25 
Performance meter  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,340$6,540$8,025$7,775$7,750$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,685$3,435$3,410$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-3,417-3,187-3,163-1,102

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelTLRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length195.3 in184.8 in
Width74.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested182583%
Total Not Requested36517%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested182583%
Total Not Requested36517%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested265084%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested242589%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested257584%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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