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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: $37,533

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,061

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelRDXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $32,962 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Technology Package 3,700      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 4,010
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   389 389  
iPod integration   299 299 299
Technology Package 3,424      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,318
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   268 268  
iPod integration   239 239 239
Options (change) 3,700 5,553 5,553 4,309
Options (change) 3,424 4,509 4,509 3,557
Destination 920 825 825 825
Total Price $39,715 $37,533 $42,983 $61,744
Total Invoice $37,306 $33,061 $37,912 $54,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,075
Model Year2015200920092009
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$39,715$37,533$42,983$61,744
Adjustments for Features-2,3100-950-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,405$37,533$42,033$59,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,511
Total Invoice$37,306$33,061$37,912$54,764
Adjustments for Features-2,1700-838-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,136$33,061$37,074$52,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,013$19,308

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2015200920092009
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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
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   
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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$4,415$2,105$3,055$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0$950$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1700-838-2,395

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152009
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 OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested94037%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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