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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: $40,948

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,031

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimAdvance250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,230 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $49,506 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,570
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   389 389  
iPod integration   299 299 299
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,166
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   268 268  
iPod integration   239 239 239
Options (change) 0 8,968 8,968 6,219
Options (change) 0 7,479 7,479 5,085
Destination 940 825 825 825
Total Price $54,170 $40,948 $46,398 $63,654
Total Invoice $50,446 $36,031 $40,882 $56,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,082
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimAdvance250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT9M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$54,170$40,948$46,398$63,654
Adjustments for Features-6,8000-950-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,370$40,948$45,448$62,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,956
Total Invoice$50,446$36,031$40,882$56,292
Adjustments for Features-6,3330-837-663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,113$36,031$40,045$55,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,014$19,598

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMDXISISIS
TrimAdvance250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Display key$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote start$150   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,865$4,065$5,015$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,800$0$950$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3330-837-663

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162009
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.5 in
Length193.6 in180.1 in
Width77.2 in70.9 in
Height67.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.0 ft3

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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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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