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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: $45,525

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelRDXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,800 $40,870
Advance Package 6,700  
F Sport Package   3,155
Adaptive cruise control   500
Blind spot warning system   600
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
RWD   0
Advance Package 6,347  
F Sport Package   2,905
Adaptive cruise control   460
Blind spot warning system   552
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
RWD   0
Options (change) 6,700 7,400
Options (change) 6,347 6,818
Destination 1,025 950
Total Price $45,525 $49,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,846
Model Year20202016
ModelRDXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT10T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$45,525$49,220
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$49,220

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202016
ModelRDXIS
TrimBase350
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 app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,765$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4410

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202016
ModelRDXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length186.8 in183.7 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height65.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,783 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested297548%
Total Not Requested319052%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested157557%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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