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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: $47,544

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $356

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMDXIS
TrimBase300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $40,200
Base Invoice $37,252 $37,386
Sport Package 6,150  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
F Sport Package   3,145
Rear spoiler   389
Sport Package 5,577  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
F Sport Package   2,893
Rear spoiler   259
Options (change) 6,150 6,369
Options (change) 5,577 5,768
Destination 760 975
Total Price $47,900 $47,544
Total Invoice $43,589 $44,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,186
Model Year20092017
ModelMDXIS
TrimBase300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,900$47,544
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,190$47,544
Total Invoice$43,589$44,129
Adjustments for Features-6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,943$44,129

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelMDXIS
TrimBase300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
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 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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$9,400$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6460

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in184.3 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%

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 system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested177580%

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