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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelISTL
Trim350SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $39,255
Base Invoice $38,009 $36,812
AWD 2,235  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645  
F Sport Package 2,715  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Advance Package   5,930
AWD 2,078  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441  
F Sport Package 2,498  
Blind spot warning system 552  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 8,195 5,930
Options (change) 7,569 5,488
Destination 950 895
Total Price $50,015 $46,080
Total Invoice $46,528 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,812
Model Year20162012
ModelISTL
Trim350SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,015$46,080
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,455$46,080
Total Invoice$46,528$43,195
Adjustments for Features-5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,007$43,195

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162012
ModelISTL
Trim350SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,240$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162012
ModelISTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in194.0 in
Width71.3 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested105038%
Total Not Requested172562%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

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