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Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,441

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,683

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelISISISRLXRLX
Trim250350FP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $50,530 $55,626
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Sunroof 0 0      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302    
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Sunroof 0 0      
Options (change) 10,821 10,821 7,326 0 0
Options (change) 8,767 8,767 5,971 0 0
Destination 765 765 765 950 950
Total Price $42,441 $47,891 $64,091 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $36,683 $41,480 $56,016 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,196
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelISISISRLXRLX
Trim250350FP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$42,441$47,891$64,091$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-950-950-3,875-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,441$46,941$63,141$51,525$55,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,700$0$4,025
Total Invoice$36,683$41,480$56,016$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-823-830-3,601-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,683$40,657$55,186$47,879$51,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,974$18,503$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelISISISRLXRLX
Trim250350FP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Eco accelerator    $100
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$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, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
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 driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,815$4,815$7,740$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$950$3,875$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-823-830-3,601-4,970

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082017
ModelISRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.2 in
Length180.1 in196.1 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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