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Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,940

Acura RSX   
Difference: $17,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,164

Acura RSX   
Difference: $16,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISRSXRSX
Trim200t300350BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $18,549 $21,754
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 950 950 950 615 615
Total Price $38,275 $40,650 $41,820 $20,940 $24,460
Total Invoice $35,663 $37,871 $38,959 $19,164 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,200
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISRSXRSX
Trim200t300350BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$38,275$40,650$41,820$20,940$24,460
Adjustments for Features-6,760-8,460-6,7600-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,515$32,190$35,060$20,940$22,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0$2,020
Total Invoice$35,663$37,871$38,959$19,164$22,369
Adjustments for Features-6,299-7,882-6,2980-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,364$29,989$32,661$19,164$20,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,297$0$1,833

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISRSXRSX
Trim200t300350BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
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  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
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$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
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
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
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 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,430$9,130$7,430$670$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,760$8,460$6,760$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,299-7,882-6,2980-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20162006
ModelISRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length183.7 in172.4 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.0 ft3

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