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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: $52,665

Acura MDX   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,314

Acura MDX   
Difference: $14,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMDXIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,230 $61,750
Base Invoice $38,776 $57,430
Advance Package 9,625  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,410
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Advance Package 8,728  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,145
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Options (change) 9,625 4,910
Options (change) 8,728 4,525
Destination 810 895
Total Price $52,665 $67,555
Total Invoice $48,314 $62,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,839
Model Year20102013
ModelMDXIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/40-19
Total Price$52,665$67,555
Adjustments for Features-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,065$67,555
Total Invoice$48,314$62,850
Adjustments for Features-3,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,011$62,850

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102013
ModelMDXIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Body kit $0
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
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$7,515$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102013
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length191.6 in180.1 in
Width78.5 in70.9 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,595 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 Headroom37.5 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222556%
Total Not Requested176544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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