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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: $45,095

Acura RDX   
Difference: $23,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,853

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelRDXIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $61,300
Base Invoice $35,511 $57,009
Advance Package 6,700  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Advance Package 6,347  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 6,700 5,925
Options (change) 6,347 5,459
Destination 995 875
Total Price $45,095 $68,100
Total Invoice $42,853 $63,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,032
Model Year20192012
ModelRDXIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionT10T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-19
Total Price$45,095$68,100
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,420$68,100
Total Invoice$42,853$63,343
Adjustments for Features-2,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,311$63,343

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20192012
ModelRDXIS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,615$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20192012
ModelRDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length186.8 in180.1 in
Width74.8 in70.9 in
Height65.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested345056%
Total Not Requested271544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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