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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: $10,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelISISRDX
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $32,895
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835  
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425  
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Technology Package     3,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616  
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072  
Rear spoiler 259 259  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 8,104 7,649 3,100
Options (change) 7,366 6,947 2,843
Destination 1,025 1,025 885
Total Price $47,689 $50,854 $36,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,089
Model Year201920192012
ModelISISRDX
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4306hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$47,689$50,854$36,880
Adjustments for Features-4,380-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,309$46,474$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,165$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201920192012
ModelISISRDX
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,930$7,930$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-771-6870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20192012
ModelISRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length184.3 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in73.6 in
Height56.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.860.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132537%
Total Not Requested225063%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested152540%
Total Not Requested225060%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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