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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: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $13,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelTSXISIS
TrimBase300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,160 $38,210 $41,830
Technology Package 3,100    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835
Luxury Package   4,880 4,425
Technology Package 2,843    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616
Luxury Package   4,491 4,072
Options (change) 3,100 7,715 7,260
Options (change) 2,843 7,107 6,688
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $33,020 $46,920 $50,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,711
Model Year200920182018
ModelTSXISIS
TrimBase300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,020$46,920$50,085
Adjustments for Features0-6,315-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$40,605$43,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,165

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920182018
ModelTSXISIS
TrimBase300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,775$8,090$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,315$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-969

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092018
ModelTSXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in110.2 in
Length186.2 in184.3 in
Width72.5 in71.3 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132537%
Total Not Requested225063%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested152540%
Total Not Requested225060%

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