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Porsche 911 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $31,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082012
Model911911911911911RL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $48,200
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $44,098
Power front seats 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360 620  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Technology Package           4,150
Power front seats 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927   927      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 1,156 1,156 527  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553  
Technology Package           3,756
Options (change) 9,965 8,875 9,965 8,875 3,400 4,150
Options (change) 8,473 7,546 8,473 7,546 2,891 3,756
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 895
Total Price $84,325 $93,535 $97,825 $107,035 $130,460 $53,245
Total Invoice $73,507 $81,598 $85,371 $93,417 $114,064 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,093
Model Year200820082008200820082012
Model911911911911911RL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$84,325$93,535$97,825$107,035$130,460$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-625-2,000-2,625-3,750-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,325$92,910$95,825$104,410$126,710$48,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$11,500$20,085$42,385$0
Total Invoice$73,507$81,598$85,371$93,417$114,064$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,745-2,291-3,279-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,507$81,053$83,626$91,126$110,785$44,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,546$10,119$17,619$37,278$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082008200820082012
Model911911911911911RL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Power rear side windows     $200
Proximity key     $250
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Rearview camera     $200
Side curtain airbags     $350
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information     $25
USB port     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75 
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,830$4,455$5,830$6,455$7,580$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$2,000$2,625$3,750$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545-1,745-2,291-3,279-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
Model911RL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in110.2 in
Length175.6 in195.8 in
Width71.2 in72.7 in
Height51.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

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