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Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $15,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $14,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTLTLPriusPrius
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $21,064 $21,816
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Package 6     4,550 4,175
Floor mats     184 184
Cargo net     49 49
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
Package 6     4,095 3,758
Floor mats     112 112
Cargo net     34 34
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 4,783 4,408
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 4,241 3,904
Destination 895 895 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $40,330 $43,880 $25,228 $25,748
Total Invoice $37,874 $41,159 $22,875 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,628
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTLTLPriusPrius
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$40,330$43,880$25,228$25,748
Adjustments for Features-3,590-5,79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$38,090$25,228$25,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$520
Total Invoice$37,874$41,159$22,875$23,290
Adjustments for Features-3,371-5,43100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,503$35,728$22,875$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$415

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTLTLPriusPrius
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseTouring
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,030$8,230$2,440$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$5,790$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,371-5,43100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122008
ModelTLPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length194.0 in175.0 in
Width74.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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