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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: $7,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $31,164 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Technology Package 3,300      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package   3,545    
Rear spoiler   389 389 389
Luxury Package     4,880 4,425
Technology Package 3,026      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package   3,262    
Rear spoiler   259 259 259
Luxury Package     4,491 4,072
Options (change) 3,300 6,769 8,104 7,649
Options (change) 3,026 6,137 7,366 6,947
Destination 760 975 975 975
Total Price $37,955 $45,569 $49,279 $49,994
Total Invoice $34,950 $42,290 $45,727 $46,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,987
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,955$45,569$49,279$49,994
Adjustments for Features0-380-4,030-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$45,189$45,249$47,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60$2,275
Total Invoice$34,950$42,290$45,727$46,396
Adjustments for Features0-353-3,740-2,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$41,937$41,987$44,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$2,111

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25
Performance meter $150  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,050$7,430$11,080$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380$4,030$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-3,740-2,348

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelRDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in184.3 in
Width73.6 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft310.8 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 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested47519%
Total Not Requested202581%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132537%
Total Not Requested225063%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested152540%
Total Not Requested225060%

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