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Lexus IS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,650

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,438

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $49,300
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $43,912
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Cargo net 59 59  
Satellite radio 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Cargo net 35 35  
Satellite radio 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0  
Options (change) 8,030 8,030 0
Options (change) 6,522 6,522 0
Destination 765 765 615
Total Price $39,650 $45,100 $49,915
Total Invoice $34,438 $39,235 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,251
Model Year200820082006
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$39,650$45,100$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,650$44,150$47,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$34,438$39,235$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-826-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,438$38,409$42,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082006
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,815$2,765$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-1,838

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelISRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length180.1 in193.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

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