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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: $34,075

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,775

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $40,092 $26,389 $31,186
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
Options (change) 0 3,495 3,495
Options (change) 0 2,796 2,796
Destination 895 590 590
Total Price $44,175 $34,075 $39,525
Total Invoice $40,987 $29,775 $34,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,935
Model Year201320062006
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,175$34,075$39,525
Adjustments for Features-4,6100-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,565$34,075$38,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$40,987$29,775$34,572
Adjustments for Features-4,2770-918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,710$29,775$33,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,879

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201320062006
ModelMDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,100$2,490$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2770-918

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132006
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
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Total Requested112547%
Total Not Requested127553%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Total Requested112547%
Total Not Requested127553%

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