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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $24,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $22,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTLXIS
Trim3.5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $61,300
Base Invoice $33,171 $57,009
Advance Package 7,280  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Advance Package 6,738  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 7,280 5,925
Options (change) 6,738 5,459
Destination 920 875
Total Price $43,520 $68,100
Total Invoice $40,829 $63,343

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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: $27,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,188
Model Year20152012
ModelTLXIS
Trim3.5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-19
Total Price$43,520$68,100
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$68,100
Total Invoice$40,829$63,343
Adjustments for Features-2,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,155$63,343

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelTLXIS
Trim3.5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,040$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6740

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
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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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325054%
Total Not Requested274046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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