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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: $43,379

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,976

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $39,410 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Advance Package 9,625      
X-Package   1,491 1,491  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 4,010
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850 2,850
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   389 389  
iPod integration   299 299 299
Advance Package 8,728      
X-Package   1,193 1,193  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,318
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280 2,280
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   268 268  
iPod integration   239 239 239
Options (change) 9,625 11,399 11,399 7,159
Options (change) 8,728 9,424 9,424 5,837
Destination 885 825 825 825
Total Price $53,440 $43,379 $48,829 $64,594
Total Invoice $49,023 $37,976 $42,827 $57,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,667
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
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)255/50-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$53,440$43,379$48,829$64,594
Adjustments for Features-4,7750-950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,665$43,379$47,879$63,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,540
Total Invoice$49,023$37,976$42,827$57,044
Adjustments for Features-4,3800-833-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,643$37,976$41,994$56,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,018$18,472

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,065$3,290$4,240$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$0$950$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3800-833-596

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112009
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 Weight4,551 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 seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested171543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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