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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: $41,390

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,163

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $37,252 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Sport Package 6,150      
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Sport Package 5,577      
F Sport Package   2,098 2,098  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,471 3,471 3,489
Xenon HID headlights   753    
Options (change) 6,150 7,220 6,345 3,925
Options (change) 5,577 6,322 5,569 3,489
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $47,900 $41,390 $46,940 $65,460
Total Invoice $43,589 $37,163 $42,192 $58,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$47,900$41,390$46,940$65,460
Adjustments for Features-5,2350-1,000-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,665$41,390$45,940$63,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$21,895
Total Invoice$43,589$37,163$42,192$58,958
Adjustments for Features-4,7640-899-1,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,825$37,163$41,293$56,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,130$19,836

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,550$2,315$3,315$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$0$1,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7640-899-1,959

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,536 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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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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