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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: $41,835

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,930

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelMDXISIS
TrimAdvance250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,230 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $49,506 $33,573 $36,841
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,225 3,225
F Sport Package     3,620
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,975 2,975
F Sport Package     3,330
Options (change) 0 4,825 8,445
Options (change) 0 4,447 7,777
Destination 940 910 910
Total Price $54,170 $41,835 $48,970
Total Invoice $50,446 $38,930 $45,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,858
Model Year201620142014
ModelMDXISIS
TrimAdvance250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,170$41,835$48,970
Adjustments for Features-7,1500-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,020$41,835$47,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,535
Total Invoice$50,446$38,930$45,528
Adjustments for Features-6,6580-1,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,788$38,930$44,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,110

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620142014
ModelMDXISIS
TrimAdvance250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Display key$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,165$4,015$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6580-1,488

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162014
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.2 in
Length193.6 in183.7 in
Width77.2 in71.3 in
Height67.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested157569%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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