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Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $446

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,553

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISRDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $32,895
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $30,646
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Technology Package       3,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302  
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 5,706 5,706 4,476 3,100
Options (change) 4,637 4,637 3,691 2,843
Destination 765 765 765 885
Total Price $37,326 $42,776 $61,241 $36,880
Total Invoice $32,553 $37,350 $53,736 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $311
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISRDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$37,326$42,776$61,241$36,880
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,700-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,326$41,826$58,541$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,215$0
Total Invoice$32,553$37,350$53,736$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-829-2,369-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,553$36,521$51,367$32,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$18,814$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISRDX
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 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,830$2,780$4,530$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,700$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-2,369-1,510

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082011
ModelISRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length180.1 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in73.6 in
Height56.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.060.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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