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Lexus LS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,860

Acura RL   
Difference: $16,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,347

Acura RL   
Difference: $11,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $46,680
Base Invoice $53,940 $41,935
Comfort Package 1,290  
Navigation system 3,115  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Cargo net 59  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS   3,800
Comfort Package 1,032  
Navigation system 2,602  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Cargo net 35  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS   3,407
Options (change) 7,314 7,420
Options (change) 5,949 6,652
Destination 765 760
Total Price $70,979 $54,860
Total Invoice $60,654 $49,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,216
Model Year20082009
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$70,979$54,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,979$53,850
Total Invoice$60,654$49,347
Adjustments for Features0-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,654$48,438

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelLSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.2 in
Length198.0 in195.8 in
Width73.8 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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