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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $924

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $32,245 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Technology Package 3,700      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Technology Package 3,424      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Options (change) 3,700 5,169 4,294 3,925
Options (change) 3,424 4,676 3,869 3,619
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $38,915 $39,839 $45,389 $66,100
Total Invoice $36,564 $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: $2,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,165
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$38,915$39,839$45,389$66,100
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,055$39,839$44,389$63,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$36,564$36,981$42,147$61,503
Adjustments for Features-1,7480-929-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,816$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 Year2013201220122012
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate$350   
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$2,105$3,105$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7480-929-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132012
ModelRDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length183.5 in180.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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