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Acura TL vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,421

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $17,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,969

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $16,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLTLCorollaCorolla
TrimBaseSH-AWDLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $16,570 $16,674
Premium Package     860  
Cargo net     51 51
Floor mats     200 200
Sunroof       420
Premium Package     765  
Cargo net     35 35
Floor mats     127 127
Sunroof       373
Options (change) 0 0 1,111 671
Options (change) 0 0 927 535
Destination 895 895 760 760
Total Price $36,600 $40,150 $19,781 $19,421
Total Invoice $34,422 $37,707 $18,257 $17,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,470
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLTLCorollaCorolla
TrimBaseSH-AWDLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$36,600$40,150$19,781$19,421
Adjustments for Features-5,630-7,830-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,970$32,320$19,131$19,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$290
Total Invoice$34,422$37,707$18,257$17,969
Adjustments for Features-5,295-7,354-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,127$30,353$17,657$17,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,226$0$312

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLTLCorollaCorolla
TrimBaseSH-AWDLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,390$8,590$1,410$760
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,630$7,830$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,295-7,354-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012
ModelTLCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length194.0 in178.7 in
Width74.0 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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