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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $41,370
Base Invoice $32,430 $38,474
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400 2,165
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
F Sport Package   2,715
Rear spoiler   389
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297 2,014
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
F Sport Package   2,497
Rear spoiler   259
Options (change) 5,100 8,104
Options (change) 4,721 7,386
Destination 895 975
Total Price $40,515 $50,449
Total Invoice $38,046 $46,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,081
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,515$50,449
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$48,609
Total Invoice$38,046$46,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$45,127

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142017
ModelRDXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,708

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142017
ModelRDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.2 in
Length183.5 in184.3 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
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 Requested167567%
Total Not Requested84033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40014%
Total Not Requested252586%

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