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Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $6,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $4,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelTLXTLXES
TrimV6V6 A-Spec350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $36,370
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $34,068
Advance Package 7,550    
Blind spot warning system     500
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Lane departure warning     965
Xenon HID headlights     515
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design     110
Power trunk closer     400
Heated steering wheel     480
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,745
Rear spoiler     319
Remote start     499
Advance Package 7,152    
Blind spot warning system     460
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Lane departure warning     889
Xenon HID headlights     473
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design     100
Power trunk closer     368
Heated steering wheel     443
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,452
Rear spoiler     209
Remote start     310
Options (change) 7,550 0 12,623
Options (change) 7,152 0 11,387
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $49,888
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $46,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,584
Model Year201820182013
ModelTLXTLXES
TrimV6V6 A-Spec350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$44,700$43,750$49,888
Adjustments for Features-1,800-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,900$42,950$49,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$46,350
Adjustments for Features-1,710-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,766$40,816$46,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182013
ModelTLXTLXES
TrimV6V6 A-Spec350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$8,365$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,710-7600

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182013
ModelTLXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.0 in
Length191.7 in192.7 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested390073%
Total Not Requested141527%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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