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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $129

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,376

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelISISISTLXTLX
Trim250350FV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $34,374 $40,626
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
X-Package 1,491 1,491      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010    
iPod integration 299 299 299    
Sunroof 0 0      
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Advance Package       7,550  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
X-Package 1,193 1,193      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318    
iPod integration 239 239 239    
Sunroof 0 0      
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Advance Package       7,152  
Options (change) 11,899 11,899 7,659 7,550 0
Options (change) 9,824 9,824 6,237 7,152 0
Destination 825 825 825 950 950
Total Price $43,879 $49,329 $65,094 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $38,376 $43,227 $57,444 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,316
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelISISISTLXTLX
Trim250350FV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$43,879$49,329$65,094$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-950-675-5,700-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,879$48,379$64,419$39,000$39,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,540$0$50
Total Invoice$38,376$43,227$57,444$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-832-596-5,416-4,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,376$42,395$56,848$37,060$37,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,019$18,472$0$50

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelISISISTLXTLX
Trim250350FV6V6 A-Spec
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  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Remote start   $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield   $250 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0 $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $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  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass   $0$0
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200 
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$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,865$5,590$10,615$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$675$5,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-596-5,416-4,466

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092018
ModelISTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in191.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317560%
Total Not Requested214040%

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