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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: $47,540

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,217

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $4,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,230 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $38,776 $36,921 $38,009
Advance Package 9,625    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645 2,645
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Advance Package 8,728    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441 2,441
F Sport Package   2,893 2,905
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Options (change) 9,625 6,890 6,900
Options (change) 8,728 6,346 6,358
Destination 810 950 950
Total Price $52,665 $47,540 $48,720
Total Invoice $48,314 $44,217 $45,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,679
Model Year201020162016
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,665$47,540$48,720
Adjustments for Features-3,650-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,015$46,540$48,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$48,314$44,217$45,317
Adjustments for Features-3,348-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,966$43,287$45,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201020162016
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$9,415$6,765$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,348-9300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102016
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in183.7 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,595 lb.3,584 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 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 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested96524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested75036%
Total Not Requested132564%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested132548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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