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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: $42,500

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,718

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $46,830
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $42,470
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Satellite radio 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0  
Cargo net 59 59  
Technology Package     3,620
CMBS     3,800
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Satellite radio 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0  
Cargo net 35 35  
Technology Package     3,245
CMBS     3,408
Options (change) 10,880 10,880 7,420
Options (change) 8,802 8,802 6,653
Destination 765 765 810
Total Price $42,500 $47,950 $55,060
Total Invoice $36,718 $41,515 $49,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,871
Model Year200820082010
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$42,500$47,950$55,060
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$47,000$52,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$36,718$41,515$49,933
Adjustments for Features0-823-2,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,718$40,692$47,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,974$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082010
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,465$2,415$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-823-2,344

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
ModelISRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length180.1 in195.8 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,084 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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