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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: $41,999

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $19,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,915

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $19,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelISISRLX
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $48,450
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $44,324
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
iPod integration 299 299  
Sunroof 0 0  
Advance Package     12,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
iPod integration 239 239  
Sunroof 0 0  
Advance Package     10,859
Options (change) 10,019 10,019 12,000
Options (change) 8,363 8,363 10,859
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $41,999 $47,449 $61,345
Total Invoice $36,915 $41,766 $56,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,746
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,958
Model Year200920092014
ModelISISRLX
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$41,999$47,449$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,999$46,499$56,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$36,915$41,766$56,078
Adjustments for Features0-836-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,915$40,930$51,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,015$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200920092014
ModelISISRLX
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,240$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-836-4,205

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092014
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.3,934 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested295052%
Total Not Requested275048%

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