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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $11,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $11,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelISRL
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,750 $48,200
Base Invoice $57,430 $44,098
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Cargo net 64  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Advance Package   7,950
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Cargo net 39  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 5,474 7,950
Options (change) 5,024 7,194
Destination 895 895
Total Price $68,119 $57,045
Total Invoice $63,349 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,269
Model Year20132012
ModelISRL
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
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$68,119$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,119$55,835
Total Invoice$63,349$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,349$51,080

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
ModelISRL
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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$3,390$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,107

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
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.4,100 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 ft313.8 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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested222579%
Total Not Requested60021%

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