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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: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelTLTLISISIS
TrimBaseSH-AWD250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Cargo net     64 64 64
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Technology Package 3,452 3,452      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,601 3,601 3,619
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Cargo net     39 39 39
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 7,284 6,409 3,989
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 6,692 5,885 3,658
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $41,954 $47,504 $66,164
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $38,997 $44,163 $61,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,127
Model Year20142014201220122012
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)245/50-17245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$40,655$44,205$41,954$47,504$66,164
Adjustments for Features-325-2,5250-1,000-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,330$41,680$41,954$46,504$63,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$4,550$22,035
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$38,997$44,163$61,542
Adjustments for Features-305-2,3680-930-2,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,870$39,092$38,997$43,233$59,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0$4,236$20,522

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142014201220122012
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
USB port$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   
Compass$0$0   
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
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
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$2,040$4,240$1,715$2,715$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$2,525$0$1,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-305-2,3680-930-2,023

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142012
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182583%
Total Not Requested36517%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182583%
Total Not Requested36517%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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