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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $23,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $19,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelTLXTLXIS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $60,660
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $54,594
Advance Package 7,550    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,925
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Advance Package 7,152    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,489
Adaptive cruise control     1,290
Obstacle detection, rear     430
Options (change) 7,550 0 5,925
Options (change) 7,152 0 5,209
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $67,460
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $60,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,502
Model Year201820182011
ModelTLXTLXIS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$67,460
Adjustments for Features-4,525-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$40,225$67,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$60,678
Adjustments for Features-4,300-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,176$38,226$60,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182011
ModelTLXTLXIS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$9,865$8,865$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,300-3,3500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182011
ModelTLXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length191.7 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,506 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 Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested310058%
Total Not Requested221542%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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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