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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: $33,130

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,147

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelRDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $30,646 $26,389 $31,186
Technology Package 3,100    
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Technology Package 2,843    
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Options (change) 3,100 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,843 2,168 2,168
Destination 885 590 590
Total Price $36,880 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $34,374 $29,147 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,529
Model Year201220062006
ModelRDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,880$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features-2,8950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,985$33,130$37,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$34,374$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features-2,6980-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,676$29,147$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220062006
ModelRDXISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$1,255$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6980-924

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,744 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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