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Lexus SC vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $17,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSCRL
Trim430Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,805 $46,280
Base Invoice $58,788 $41,560
Technology Package   3,620
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 0 3,620
Options (change) 0 3,245
Destination 825 715
Total Price $67,630 $50,615
Total Invoice $59,613 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,889
Model Year20092008
ModelSCRL
Trim430Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/50-17
Total Price$67,630$50,615
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,130$50,615
Total Invoice$59,613$45,520
Adjustments for Features-2,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,409$45,520

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelSCRL
Trim430Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,565$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelSCRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.2 in
Length178.5 in193.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height53.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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