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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: $33,220

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,012

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelTSXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,310 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $27,359 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Technology Package 3,100      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,410 3,410 3,410
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Technology Package 2,843      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,145 3,145 3,145
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Options (change) 3,100 4,285 3,410 3,410
Options (change) 2,843 3,952 3,145 3,145
Destination 810 895 895 895
Total Price $33,220 $40,245 $44,625 $66,055
Total Invoice $31,012 $37,458 $41,536 $61,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,826
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelTSXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,220$40,245$44,625$66,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,790-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,220$38,505$42,835$62,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,330$24,110
Total Invoice$31,012$37,458$41,536$61,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-1,666-3,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,012$35,838$39,870$58,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,032$22,431

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelTSXISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$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
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,375$3,115$3,165$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,790$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620-1,666-3,201

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102013
ModelTSXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in107.5 in
Length186.2 in180.1 in
Width72.5 in70.9 in
Height56.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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