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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: $34,025

Acura TLX   
Difference: $34,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelISTLXTLXTLX
TrimFBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
A-Spec Package   0 0 0
Advance Package     7,550  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380      
A-Spec Package   0 0 0
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 5,925 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 5,459 0 7,152 0
Destination 875 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $68,100 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,444
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelISTLXTLXTLX
TrimFBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$68,100$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-4,525-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,100$30,800$40,250$44,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,450$13,800

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelISTLXTLXTLX
TrimFBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Metal pedals$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0$0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,540$8,765$10,065$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$4,525$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-97-826-126

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122020
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 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 TLX

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested325062%
Total Not Requested199038%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested325062%
Total Not Requested199038%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested310058%
Total Not Requested221542%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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