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Toyota RAV4 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,498

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $21,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,382

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $19,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4RL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,330 $48,200
Base Invoice $23,684 $44,098
Rearview camera 475  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 199  
AWD 1,390  
Technology Package   4,150
Rearview camera 424  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 126  
AWD 1,300  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 5,358 4,150
Options (change) 4,888 3,756
Destination 810 895
Total Price $31,498 $53,245
Total Invoice $29,382 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,504
Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4RL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,498$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,498$51,210
Total Invoice$29,382$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,382$46,886

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4RL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,863

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4RL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.2 in
Length181.1 in195.8 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height66.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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