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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: $43,296

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020082008
ModelMDXMDXMDXISIS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePMC Edition250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,250 $59,750 $61,750 $30,855 $36,305
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Luxury Package       3,495 3,495
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990
Sunroof       0 0
Satellite radio       486 486
Rear spoiler       355 355
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Luxury Package       2,796 2,796
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302
Sunroof       0 0
Satellite radio       389 389
Rear spoiler       246 246
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,676 11,676
Options (change) 0 0 0 9,413 9,413
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 765 765
Total Price $57,275 $60,775 $62,775 $43,296 $48,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,480
Model Year20202020202020082008
ModelMDXMDXMDXISIS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePMC Edition250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H290hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9S7T9M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11501, 10300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20265/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,275$60,775$62,775$43,296$48,746
Adjustments for Features-8,050-10,450-9,7500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,225$50,325$53,025$43,296$47,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$3,800$0$4,500

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202020202020082008
ModelMDXMDXMDXISIS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePMC Edition250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Display key$50$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 $100  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,590$13,990$13,290$3,540$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,050$10,450$9,750$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-176-1590-821

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202008
ModelMDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.5 in
Length196.2 in180.1 in
Width77.2 in70.9 in
Height67.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,033 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 Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom36.6 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested72528%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested72528%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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