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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: $46,265

Acura MDX   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,773

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelMDXIS
TrimBase300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $39,700
Base Invoice $36,063 $36,921
Sport Package 5,600  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
F Sport Package   3,145
Sport Package 5,040  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
F Sport Package   2,893
Options (change) 5,600 5,790
Options (change) 5,040 5,334
Destination 670 950
Total Price $46,265 $46,440
Total Invoice $41,773 $43,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,157
Model Year20072016
ModelMDXIS
TrimBase300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,265$46,440
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,355$46,440
Total Invoice$41,773$43,205
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,048$43,205

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072016
ModelMDXIS
TrimBase300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,675$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7250

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072016
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in183.7 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested45022%
Total Not Requested162578%

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