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Toyota Prius vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,260

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $19,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,012

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $16,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelPriusPriusRL
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,005 $39,525 $46,280
Base Invoice $27,930 $37,945 $41,560
Cargo net 51 51  
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Technology Package     3,620
Cargo net 35 35  
Floor mats 127 127  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 460 460 3,620
Options (change) 287 287 3,245
Destination 795 795 715
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $31,260 $38,280 $50,615
Total Invoice $29,012 $36,527 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,101
Model Year201320132008
ModelPriusPriusRL
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15245/50-17
Total Price$31,260$38,280$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$37,380$45,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,120$0
Total Invoice$29,012$36,527$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-859-4,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,012$35,668$41,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,656$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Acura RL

Model Year201320132008
ModelPriusPriusRL
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedBase
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
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
4 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$4,190$5,090$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-859-4,407

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelPriusRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length176.4 in193.6 in
Width68.7 in72.2 in
Height58.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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