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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: $55,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $12,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $11,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelISMDXMDX
TrimFAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,300 $54,650 $58,150
Base Invoice $57,009 $51,284 $54,563
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Options (change) 5,925 0 0
Options (change) 5,459 0 0
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $68,100 $55,645 $59,145
Total Invoice $63,343 $52,279 $55,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,523
Model Year201220182018
ModelISMDXMDX
TrimFAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8290hp I6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T9S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$68,100$55,645$59,145
Adjustments for Features0-6,875-9,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,100$48,770$49,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$63,343$52,279$55,558
Adjustments for Features0-6,459-8,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,343$45,820$46,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,026

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201220182018
ModelISMDXMDX
TrimFAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$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
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$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  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,690$11,565$13,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,875$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,459-8,712

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122018
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX specs.

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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