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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $14,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $13,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelISMDX
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $61,750 $43,030
Base Invoice $57,430 $39,863
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Advance Package   9,625
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 4,910 9,625
Options (change) 4,525 8,809
Destination 895 895
Total Price $67,555 $53,550
Total Invoice $62,850 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,615
Model Year20132012
ModelISMDX
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$67,555$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,555$49,950
Total Invoice$62,850$49,567
Adjustments for Features0-3,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,850$46,235

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132012
ModelISMDX
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$3,915$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,332

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132012
ModelISMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length180.1 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in78.5 in
Height56.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,551 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 in37.5 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 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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222556%
Total Not Requested176544%

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