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Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,635

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,074

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimTouring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $36,002 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Navigation system 2,750 2,465 2,465 2,485
Navigation system 2,475 2,233 2,233 2,251
Options (change) 2,750 2,465 2,465 2,485
Options (change) 2,475 2,233 2,233 2,251
Destination 615 875 875 875
Total Price $43,315 $36,635 $43,060 $64,020
Total Invoice $39,092 $33,074 $38,856 $57,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,961
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimTouring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$43,315$36,635$43,060$64,020
Adjustments for Features-4,4950-1,650-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$36,635$41,410$60,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$24,060
Total Invoice$39,092$33,074$38,856$57,720
Adjustments for Features-4,0570-1,489-2,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,035$33,074$37,367$54,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,293$21,648

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimTouring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$1,705$3,355$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0$1,650$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0570-1,489-2,998

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062011
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length188.7 in180.1 in
Width77.0 in70.9 in
Height68.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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