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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $17,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $13,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $48,200
Base Invoice $56,803 $44,098
AWD 3,525  
Navigation system 3,115  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Cargo net 64  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Advance Package   7,950
AWD 3,104  
Navigation system 2,602  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Cargo net 38  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 10,054 7,950
Options (change) 8,424 7,194
Destination 875 895
Total Price $74,754 $57,045
Total Invoice $66,102 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,659
Model Year20092012
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$74,754$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,464$57,045
Total Invoice$66,102$52,187
Adjustments for Features-2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,846$52,187

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$4,940$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,624 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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