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Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelTSXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,190 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $25,915 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Navigation system 2,100 2,550 2,550 2,570
Sunroof   0 0  
Satellite radio   579 579 579
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Navigation system 1,926 2,150 2,150 2,166
Sunroof   0 0  
Satellite radio   463 463 463
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Options (change) 2,100 4,004 4,004 3,149
Options (change) 1,926 3,313 3,313 2,629
Destination 715 825 825 825
Total Price $31,005 $35,984 $41,434 $60,584
Total Invoice $28,556 $31,865 $36,716 $53,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,543
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelTSXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$31,005$35,984$41,434$60,584
Adjustments for Features0-865-1,815-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$35,119$39,619$56,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,700
Total Invoice$28,556$31,865$36,716$53,836
Adjustments for Features0-766-1,608-3,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$31,099$35,108$50,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,009$19,391

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelTSXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$2,115$3,065$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$1,815$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-766-1,608-3,346

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelTSXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length183.4 in180.1 in
Width69.4 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,258 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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