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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelISISISTL
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $33,325
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $30,384
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Cargo net 64 64 64  
Navigation system       2,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619  
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Navigation system       1,821
Options (change) 4,844 3,969 3,989 2,000
Options (change) 4,447 3,640 3,658 1,821
Destination 875 875 875 615
Total Price $39,514 $45,064 $66,164 $35,940
Total Invoice $36,752 $41,918 $61,542 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelISISISTL
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8258hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$39,514$45,064$66,164$35,940
Adjustments for Features-565-1,565-3,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,949$43,499$62,924$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,975$0
Total Invoice$36,752$41,918$61,542$32,820
Adjustments for Features-526-1,456-3,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,226$40,462$58,528$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,236$22,302$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelISISISTL
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$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
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$2,140$3,140$4,815$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$1,565$3,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-1,456-3,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelISTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.9 in
Length180.1 in189.3 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.5 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 camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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 camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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 camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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