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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: $6,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,449

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $46,680
Base Invoice $36,438 $41,935
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 65  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS   3,800
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847  
Bodyside moldings 130  
Cargo net 39  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS   3,407
Options (change) 8,784 7,420
Options (change) 8,016 6,652
Destination 995 760
Total Price $48,679 $54,860
Total Invoice $45,449 $49,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,523
Model Year20182009
ModelESRL
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$48,679$54,860
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,939$54,860
Total Invoice$45,449$49,347
Adjustments for Features-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,824$49,347

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182009
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,640$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6250

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182009
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.4,083 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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested297556%
Total Not Requested232544%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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