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Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,999

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,915

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelTLXISISIS
Trim3.5250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $33,171 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Advance Package 7,280      
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 4,010
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Sunroof   0 0  
iPod integration   299 299 299
Advance Package 6,738      
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,318
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Sunroof   0 0  
iPod integration   239 239 239
Options (change) 7,280 10,019 10,019 7,659
Options (change) 6,738 8,363 8,363 6,237
Destination 920 825 825 825
Total Price $43,520 $41,999 $47,449 $65,094
Total Invoice $40,829 $36,915 $41,766 $57,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelTLXISISIS
Trim3.5250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT9M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$43,520$41,999$47,449$65,094
Adjustments for Features-4,3000-950-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,220$41,999$46,499$64,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$22,145
Total Invoice$40,829$36,915$41,766$57,444
Adjustments for Features-4,0340-836-838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,795$36,915$40,930$56,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,015$19,691

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2015200920092009
ModelTLXISISIS
Trim3.5250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Remote start$150   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,790$4,490$5,440$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$0$950$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0340-836-838

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152009
ModelTLXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length190.3 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312552%
Total Not Requested286548%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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