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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: $48,679

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,449

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $46,280
Base Invoice $36,438 $41,560
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 65  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS and Pax   3,800
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847  
Bodyside moldings 130  
Cargo net 39  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS and Pax   3,407
Options (change) 8,784 7,420
Options (change) 8,016 6,652
Destination 995 715
Total Price $48,679 $54,415
Total Invoice $45,449 $48,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,453
Model Year20182008
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/680-460
Total Price$48,679$54,415
Adjustments for Features-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,564$54,415
Total Invoice$45,449$48,927
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,474$48,927

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,640$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
ModelESRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.2 in
Length192.7 in193.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested265050%
Total Not Requested265050%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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