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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: $36,825

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,103

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $36,514 $26,389 $31,186
Sport Package 5,600 3,695 3,695
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Sport Package 5,078 2,956 2,956
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Options (change) 5,600 6,245 6,245
Options (change) 5,078 5,124 5,124
Destination 715 590 590
Total Price $46,510 $36,825 $42,275
Total Invoice $42,307 $32,103 $36,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,601
Model Year200820062006
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,510$36,825$42,275
Adjustments for Features-5,0600-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,450$36,825$41,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$42,307$32,103$36,900
Adjustments for Features-4,6030-916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,704$32,103$35,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,881

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820062006
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,025$1,965$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6030-916

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082006
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length190.7 in180.1 in
Width78.5 in70.9 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested112549%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested137553%
Total Not Requested122547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested137553%
Total Not Requested122547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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