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Toyota Corolla vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,822

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $25,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,469

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $22,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCorollaCorollaRL
TrimSXRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,420 $18,860 $46,280
Base Invoice $15,023 $17,256 $41,560
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,490  
Power Package 635 635  
Stability control 250    
Cruise control 250    
Floor mats 199 199  
Alloy wheels 410    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 890 890  
Cargo net 49 49  
Leather seating surfaces 1,240 1,192  
Power Package 508 508  
Stability control 215    
Cruise control 200    
Floor mats 130 130  
Alloy wheels 328    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 712 712  
Cargo net 34 34  
Options (change) 4,682 3,712 0
Options (change) 3,726 2,935 0
Destination 720 720 715
Total Price $21,822 $23,292 $46,995
Total Invoice $19,469 $20,911 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,032
Model Year200920092008
ModelCorollaCorollaRL
TrimSXRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4158hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$21,822$23,292$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-350-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,822$22,942$39,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$19,469$20,911$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-314-6,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,469$20,597$35,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,128$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092008
ModelCorollaCorollaRL
TrimSXRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$835$1,185$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-314-6,774

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelCorollaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.2 in
Length178.7 in193.6 in
Width69.3 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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