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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: $39,358

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,130

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,780

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Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseSH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $28,929 $33,833 $52,612
Advance Package 5,930 5,930      
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     1,980    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Cargo net     64 64 64
Sport Package Value Edition       3,140  
Advance Package 5,488 5,488      
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     1,782    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,237 3,237 3,253
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Cargo net     39 39 39
Sport Package Value Edition       2,826  
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 6,338 7,498 3,989
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 5,326 6,370 3,292
Destination 895 895 875 875 825
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $39,358 $45,968 $63,274
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $35,130 $41,078 $56,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,360
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseSH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$42,530$46,080$39,358$45,968$63,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-650-1,450-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$38,708$44,518$61,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$5,810$23,166
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$35,130$41,078$56,729
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-580-1,296-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$34,550$39,782$55,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$5,232$20,924

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseSH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive$15$15   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$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$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$4,515$2,965$3,765$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$650$1,450$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-580-1,296-1,255

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122010
ModelTLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length194.0 in180.1 in
Width74.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Wood trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested147548%
Total Not Requested162552%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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