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Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $16,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $16,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTLTLPrius cPrius c
TrimBaseSH-AWDThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $20,140 $21,625
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 1,240 850
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 1,105 757
Destination 895 895 760 760
Total Price $40,530 $44,080 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $38,059 $41,345 $22,005 $23,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,157
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTLTLPrius cPrius c
TrimBaseSH-AWDThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$40,530$44,080$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-4,150-6,3500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$37,730$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$855
Total Invoice$38,059$41,345$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-3,897-5,9560-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,162$35,389$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,227$0$811

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTLTLPrius cPrius c
TrimBaseSH-AWDThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75  
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  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,545$8,745$2,395$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$6,350$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,897-5,9560-326

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20132012
ModelTLPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.4 in
Length194.0 in157.3 in
Width74.0 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.10.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested76539%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested76539%

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