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Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $31,164 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Technology Package 3,300      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Technology Package 3,026      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 3,300 5,169 4,294 3,925
Options (change) 3,026 4,676 3,869 3,619
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $37,955 $39,839 $45,389 $66,100
Total Invoice $34,950 $36,981 $42,147 $61,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,881
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$37,955$39,839$45,389$66,100
Adjustments for Features-3,0950-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$39,839$44,389$63,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$34,950$36,981$42,147$61,503
Adjustments for Features-2,8500-929-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,100$36,981$41,218$59,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,237$22,149

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$2,305$3,305$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8500-929-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
ModelRDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length180.7 in180.1 in
Width73.6 in70.9 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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 information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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 information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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