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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: $41,399

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,819

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseSH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Advance Package 5,930 5,930      
X-Package     1,394 1,394  
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
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Cargo net     59 59 59
Advance Package 5,488 5,488      
X-Package     1,135 1,135  
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
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Cargo net     35 35 35
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 9,779 9,779 4,535
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 7,903 7,903 3,726
Destination 895 895 765 765 765
Total Price $42,730 $46,280 $41,399 $46,849 $61,300
Total Invoice $40,095 $43,381 $35,819 $40,616 $53,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,665
Model Year20132013200820082008
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)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$42,730$46,280$41,399$46,849$61,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-450-1,400-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,730$44,080$40,949$45,449$60,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$4,500$19,226
Total Invoice$40,095$43,381$35,819$40,616$53,771
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-389-1,214-987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,095$41,319$35,430$39,402$52,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,224$0$3,972$17,354

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013200820082008
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$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 
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
Media drive$15$15   
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
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$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,790$3,040$3,990$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$450$1,400$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-389-1,214-987

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132008
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested119042%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested119042%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%
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

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%
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

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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