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Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,340

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,784

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISMDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $40,990
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $37,252
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990  
X-Package 1,394 1,394    
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0    
Sport Package       6,150
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302  
X-Package 1,135 1,135    
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0    
Sport Package       5,577
Options (change) 9,720 9,720 4,476 6,150
Options (change) 7,868 7,868 3,691 5,577
Destination 765 765 765 760
Total Price $41,340 $46,790 $61,241 $47,900
Total Invoice $35,784 $40,581 $53,736 $43,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,201
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISMDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$41,340$46,790$61,241$47,900
Adjustments for Features0-950-675-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,340$45,840$60,566$43,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$19,226$0
Total Invoice$35,784$40,581$53,736$43,589
Adjustments for Features0-824-592-3,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,784$39,757$53,144$39,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,973$17,360$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISMDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
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 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,815$3,540$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$675$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-592-3,604

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082009
ModelISMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in78.5 in
Height56.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,536 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.042.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested122547%

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