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Acura RLX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,441

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,683

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelRLXRLXISISIS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $59,950 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $46,864 $55,128 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Technology Package 3,500        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850 2,850
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Technology Package 3,214        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280 2,280
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Options (change) 3,500 0 10,821 10,821 7,326
Options (change) 3,214 0 8,767 8,767 5,971
Destination 940 940 765 765 765
Total Price $55,390 $60,890 $42,441 $47,891 $64,091
Total Invoice $51,018 $56,068 $36,683 $41,480 $56,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,766
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelRLXRLXISISIS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6S7M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$55,390$60,890$42,441$47,891$64,091
Adjustments for Features-3,875-5,3500-950-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,515$55,540$42,441$46,941$63,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$4,500$20,700
Total Invoice$51,018$56,068$36,683$41,480$56,016
Adjustments for Features-3,569-4,9260-823-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,449$51,142$36,683$40,657$55,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,693$0$3,974$18,503

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelRLXRLXISISIS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Eco accelerator $100   
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,740$9,215$3,865$4,815$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$5,350$0$950$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,569-4,9260-823-830

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162008
ModelRLXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length196.1 in180.1 in
Width74.4 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,956 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested230065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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