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Lexus ES vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,698

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $8,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,444

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $48,200
Base Invoice $35,314 $44,098
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,695  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Cargo net 64  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Advance Package   7,950
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 416  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,488  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Cargo net 38  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 10,073 7,950
Options (change) 9,205 7,194
Destination 925 895
Total Price $48,698 $57,045
Total Invoice $45,444 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,410
Model Year20152012
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$48,698$57,045
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,983$57,045
Total Invoice$45,444$52,187
Adjustments for Features-6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,777$52,187

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModelESRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.2 in
Length192.7 in195.8 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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