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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: $39,545

Acura TSX   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,148

Acura TSX   
Difference: $8,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelTSXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,010 $41,370
Base Invoice $28,256 $38,474
Technology Package 3,100  
3.5L V6 5,540  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
Luxury Package   4,425
RWD   0
Technology Package 2,869  
3.5L V6 5,128  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
Luxury Package   4,072
RWD   0
Options (change) 8,640 7,260
Options (change) 7,997 6,688
Destination 895 975
Total Price $39,545 $49,605
Total Invoice $37,148 $46,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,920
Model Year20122017
ModelTSXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,545$49,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$44,155
Total Invoice$37,148$46,137
Adjustments for Features0-5,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,148$41,068

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122017
ModelTSXIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,290$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,069

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122017
ModelTSXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.2 in
Length185.6 in184.3 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,593 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 Volume14.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117576%
Total Not Requested36524%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested152540%
Total Not Requested225060%

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