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Lexus GS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $11,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $8,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGSGSGSTLTL
Trim350460450hBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $30,991 $35,117
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500 2,500  
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275 2,292  
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Options (change) 2,395 2,395 2,045 2,500 0
Options (change) 1,979 1,979 1,699 2,292 0
Destination 825 825 825 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,070 $56,540 $57,970 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $42,720 $49,725 $51,420 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,176
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGSGSGSTLTL
Trim350460450hBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$48,070$56,540$57,970$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-1,740-3,590-4,3150-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,330$52,950$53,655$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,325$0$1,825
Total Invoice$42,720$49,725$51,420$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-1,546-3,157-3,8270-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,174$46,568$47,593$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,394$6,419$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGSGSGSTLTL
Trim350460450hBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$5,665$6,390$2,075$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$3,590$4,315$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,546-3,157-3,8270-161

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
ModelGSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.9 in
Length190.0 in189.3 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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