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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: $54,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $13,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,446

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $12,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMDXIS
TrimAdvanceF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,230 $61,300
Base Invoice $49,506 $57,009
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Options (change) 0 5,925
Options (change) 0 5,459
Destination 940 875
Total Price $54,170 $68,100
Total Invoice $50,446 $63,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,833
Model Year20162012
ModelMDXIS
TrimAdvanceF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/40-19
Total Price$54,170$68,100
Adjustments for Features-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,870$68,100
Total Invoice$50,446$63,343
Adjustments for Features-4,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,510$63,343

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
ModelMDXIS
TrimAdvanceF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,865$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9360

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS specs.

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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