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Acura TL vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $9,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $9,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLRXRX
TrimBaseType-S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $36,537 $42,520
Navigation system 2,500      
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Navigation Package     2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110 110
Heated front seats     640 640
Xenon HID headlights     875 875
Navigation system 2,292      
Premium Package     2,244 2,244
Navigation Package     2,277 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers     100 100
Heated front seats     588 588
Xenon HID headlights     807 807
Options (change) 2,500 0 6,490 6,490
Options (change) 2,292 0 6,016 6,016
Destination 715 715 875 875
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $46,440 $52,600
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $43,428 $49,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,488
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLRXRX
TrimBaseType-S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6286hp V6275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$46,440$52,600
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,215-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$42,225$48,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$6,085
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$43,428$49,411
Adjustments for Features0-161-3,942-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$39,486$45,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$5,895

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLRXRX
TrimBaseType-S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,065$6,105$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,215$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-3,942-4,030

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
ModelTLRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in107.9 in
Length189.3 in187.8 in
Width72.2 in74.2 in
Height56.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.580.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested225081%
Total Not Requested52519%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested225081%
Total Not Requested52519%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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