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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: $40,850

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,829

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $2,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelTLXTLXISIS
TrimV6V6 A-Spec250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $33,573 $36,841
Technology Package 3,700      
F Sport Package     3,115 3,620
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,225 3,225
Blind spot warning system     600 600
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Technology Package 3,505      
F Sport Package     2,866 3,330
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,975 2,975
Blind spot warning system     552 552
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Options (change) 3,700 0 7,940 8,445
Options (change) 3,505 0 7,313 7,777
Destination 950 950 910 910
Total Price $40,850 $43,750 $44,950 $48,970
Total Invoice $38,829 $41,576 $41,796 $45,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,032
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelTLXTLXISIS
TrimV6V6 A-Spec250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,850$43,750$44,950$48,970
Adjustments for Features-3,225-4,4750-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,625$39,275$44,950$48,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$3,320
Total Invoice$38,829$41,576$41,796$45,528
Adjustments for Features-3,065-4,2530-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,764$37,323$41,796$44,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,559$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelTLXTLXISIS
TrimV6V6 A-Spec250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start $150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$7,065$8,315$3,840$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$4,475$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,065-4,2530-651

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182014
ModelTLXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.7 in183.7 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested146549%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested122554%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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