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Acura TL vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseType-S250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Navigation system 2,500        
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,410 3,410 3,410
Cargo net     64 64 64
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Navigation system 2,292        
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,145 3,145 3,145
Cargo net     39 39 39
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Options (change) 2,500 0 6,789 5,914 3,474
Options (change) 2,292 0 6,236 5,429 3,184
Destination 715 715 895 895 895
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $42,749 $47,129 $66,119
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $39,742 $43,820 $61,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,336
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseType-S250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$42,749$47,129$66,119
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,515-1,565-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$41,234$45,564$63,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$4,330$22,245
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$39,742$43,820$61,509
Adjustments for Features0-161-1,408-1,455-2,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$38,334$42,365$59,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$4,031$20,719

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseType-S250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,025$3,365$3,415$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,515$1,565$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-1,408-1,455-2,456

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082013
ModelTLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.5 in
Length189.3 in180.1 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height56.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%
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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%
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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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