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Lexus IS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,253

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,048

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelISISISTLTL
Trim250350FBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $32,136 $35,391
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925    
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,237 3,237 3,253    
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 5,233 5,233 3,989 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 4,244 4,244 3,292 3,420 3,420
Destination 875 875 825 760 760
Total Price $38,253 $43,703 $63,274 $39,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $34,048 $38,952 $56,729 $36,316 $39,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,554
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelISISISTLTL
Trim250350FBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,253$43,703$63,274$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,700-775-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,253$42,753$60,574$38,670$40,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,321$0$1,350
Total Invoice$34,048$38,952$56,729$36,316$39,571
Adjustments for Features0-847-2,421-714-2,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,048$38,105$54,308$35,602$36,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,057$20,260$0$1,231

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelISISISTLTL
Trim250350FBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$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  
Media drive   $15$15
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,465$2,415$4,165$2,240$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,700$775$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847-2,421-714-2,738

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102009
ModelISTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in195.3 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182583%
Total Not Requested36517%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182583%
Total Not Requested36517%

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