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Lexus ES vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $4,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelESTL
Trim350Type-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $34,400 $35,117
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Heated front seats 640  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749  
Xenon HID headlights 749  
Heated front seats 588  
Options (change) 5,520 0
Options (change) 5,086 0
Destination 875 715
Total Price $43,120 $38,940
Total Invoice $40,361 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,680
Model Year20122008
ModelESTL
Trim350Type-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$43,120$38,940
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,145$38,940
Total Invoice$40,361$35,832
Adjustments for Features-1,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,512$35,832

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelESTL
Trim350Type-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,990$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8490

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelESTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length191.1 in189.3 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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