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Acura TSX vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $15,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $14,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTSXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,190 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $25,915 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Navigation system 2,100      
Navigation Package   1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795
Fog lights   410 410 410
Navigation system 1,926      
Navigation Package   1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 2,100 6,825 3,040 6,535
Options (change) 1,926 6,288 2,804 6,020
Destination 715 950 950 950
Total Price $31,005 $47,770 $46,600 $50,265
Total Invoice $28,556 $44,434 $43,381 $46,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,404
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTSXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine205hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,005$47,770$46,600$50,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-3,675-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$43,520$42,925$45,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$2,990
Total Invoice$28,556$44,434$43,381$46,757
Adjustments for Features0-3,953-3,421-4,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$40,481$39,960$42,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$521$0$2,751

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTSXRCRCRC
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,950$7,200$6,625$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250$3,675$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,953-3,421-4,046

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
ModelTSXRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length183.4 in184.8 in
Width69.4 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,258 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested130055%
Total Not Requested107545%

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