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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: $54,860

Acura RL   
Difference: $12,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,347

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelISRL
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $46,680
Base Invoice $54,594 $41,935
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Cargo net 64  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS   3,800
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Cargo net 39  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS   3,407
Options (change) 5,489 7,420
Options (change) 4,818 6,652
Destination 875 760
Total Price $67,024 $54,860
Total Invoice $60,287 $49,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,028
Model Year20112009
ModelISRL
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$67,024$54,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,024$53,650
Total Invoice$60,287$49,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,287$48,259

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelISRL
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,315$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,088

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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