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Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelISISISRSX
Trim250350FType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $23,845
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $21,754
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Options (change) 389 389 0 0
Options (change) 268 268 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 615
Total Price $35,059 $41,484 $62,175 $24,460
Total Invoice $32,573 $38,546 $57,884 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,385
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelISISISRSX
Trim250350FType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,059$41,484$62,175$24,460
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,760-7,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,949$35,724$54,940$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,991$0
Total Invoice$32,573$38,546$57,884$22,369
Adjustments for Features-3,819-5,352-6,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,754$33,194$51,148$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,440$22,394$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelISISISRSX
Trim250350FType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,230$6,880$8,355$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,760$7,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,819-5,352-6,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20122006
ModelISRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.2 in
Length180.1 in172.4 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.0 ft3

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