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Lexus RC vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $28,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $25,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRCTL
TrimFSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,400 $39,255
Base Invoice $58,032 $36,812
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840  
Sunroof 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Premium Package F 4,400  
Active rear differential 1,750  
Advance Package   5,930
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620  
Sunroof 1,012  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Premium Package F 4,048  
Active rear differential 1,612  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 10,890 5,930
Options (change) 10,028 5,488
Destination 925 895
Total Price $74,215 $46,080
Total Invoice $68,985 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,712
Model Year20152012
ModelRCTL
TrimFSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$74,215$46,080
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,055$46,080
Total Invoice$68,985$43,195
Adjustments for Features-1,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,907$43,195

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152012
ModelRCTL
TrimFSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,915$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152012
ModelRCTL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length184.8 in194.0 in
Width72.4 in74.0 in
Height54.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested92541%
Total Not Requested131559%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232575%
Total Not Requested76525%

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