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Acura NSX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura NSX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,180

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $114,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,762

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $105,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelNSXISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $156,000 $43,360 $47,640
Base Invoice $144,881 $40,325 $44,305
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500    
Technology Package 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Satellite radio 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,520 3,520
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370    
Technology Package 2,557    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639    
Satellite radio 457    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,245 3,245
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Xenon HID headlights   807 807
Options (change) 5,500 4,895 4,895
Options (change) 5,023 4,512 4,512
Destination 1,800 925 925
Total Price $163,300 $49,180 $53,460
Total Invoice $151,704 $45,762 $49,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $116,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107,877
Model Year201820152015
ModelNSXISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 9270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$163,300$49,180$53,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$163,300$47,100$51,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$151,704$45,762$49,742
Adjustments for Features0-1,935-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$151,704$43,827$47,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,980

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Features Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820152015
ModelNSXISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automated manual$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,650$10,730$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,935-1,935

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Specifications Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182015
ModelNSXIS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.5 in107.5 in
Length176.0 in182.5 in
Width76.4 in70.9 in
Height47.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,807 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 580W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested37523%

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