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Toyota Prius c vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $26,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $23,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelPrius cPrius cRL
TrimThreeFourBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $46,280
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $41,560
Alloy wheels 390    
Sunroof 850 850  
Technology Package     3,620
Alloy wheels 348    
Sunroof 757 757  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 1,240 850 3,620
Options (change) 1,105 757 3,245
Destination 760 760 715
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $50,615
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,368
Model Year201220122008
ModelPrius cPrius cRL
TrimThreeFourBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/46 MPG53/46 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15245/50-17
Total Price$23,635$24,840$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-350-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$43,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-326-6,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$39,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122008
ModelPrius cPrius cRL
TrimThreeFourBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,095$3,445$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-6,147

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelPrius cRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.2 in
Length157.3 in193.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,500 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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