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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: $23,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $21,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $48,200
Base Invoice $66,717 $44,098
Comfort Package 2,090  
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
AWD 2,945  
Cargo net 65  
Advance Package   7,950
Comfort Package 1,924  
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
AWD 2,711  
Cargo net 39  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 6,600 7,950
Options (change) 6,054 7,194
Destination 975 895
Total Price $80,095 $57,045
Total Invoice $73,746 $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: $20,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,474
Model Year20172012
ModelLSRL
Trim460Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp 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$80,095$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,830$57,045
Total Invoice$73,746$52,187
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,661$52,187

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelLSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.2 in
Length200.0 in195.8 in
Width73.8 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,651 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested100085%
Total Not Requested17515%

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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