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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: $43,296

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,329

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelISISMDXMDX
Trim250350AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $54,500 $58,000
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $51,143 $54,422
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Sunroof 0 0    
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Satellite radio 486 486    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Sunroof 0 0    
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Satellite radio 389 389    
Options (change) 11,676 11,676 0 0
Options (change) 9,413 9,413 0 0
Destination 765 765 975 975
Total Price $43,296 $48,746 $55,475 $58,975
Total Invoice $37,329 $42,126 $52,118 $55,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,414
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelISISMDXMDX
Trim250350AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6290hp I6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T9S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$43,296$48,746$55,475$58,975
Adjustments for Features0-950-7,850-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,296$47,796$47,625$48,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$1,100
Total Invoice$37,329$42,126$52,118$55,397
Adjustments for Features0-821-7,375-9,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,329$41,305$44,743$45,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,976$0$1,026

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelISISMDXMDX
Trim250350AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Display key  $50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
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, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
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
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,490$11,390$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$7,850$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-7,375-9,628

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082017
ModelISMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in111.0 in
Length180.1 in196.2 in
Width70.9 in77.2 in
Height56.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.038.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.068.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested72528%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested72528%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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