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Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,941

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $579

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,083

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelISISISTLX
Trim250350F3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $35,320
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $33,171
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Advance Package       7,280
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302  
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Advance Package       6,738
Options (change) 11,321 11,321 7,826 7,280
Options (change) 9,167 9,167 6,371 6,738
Destination 765 765 765 920
Total Price $42,941 $48,391 $64,591 $43,520
Total Invoice $37,083 $41,880 $56,416 $40,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $218
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelISISISTLX
Trim250350F3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$42,941$48,391$64,591$43,520
Adjustments for Features0-950-950-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,941$47,441$63,641$39,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,700$0
Total Invoice$37,083$41,880$56,416$40,829
Adjustments for Features0-822-830-3,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,083$41,058$55,586$36,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$18,503$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelISISISTLX
Trim250350F3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote start   $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,340$5,340$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$950$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-830-3,964

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
ModelISTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in190.3 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312552%
Total Not Requested286548%

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