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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $4,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelISTLXTLX
Trim350V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $38,009 $34,374 $40,626
F Sport Package 2,715    
AWD 2,235 2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Advance Package   7,550  
F Sport Package 2,498    
AWD 2,078 1,895 1,895
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Blind spot warning system 552    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Heated steering wheel 140    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 9,345 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 8,629 9,047 1,895
Destination 950 950 950
Total Price $51,165 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $47,588 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,709
Model Year201620182018
ModelISTLXTLX
Trim350V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$51,165$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,165$43,025$43,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$47,588$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-3,492-2,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,588$40,879$40,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620182018
ModelISTLXTLX
Trim350V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$5,840$9,515$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,492-2,542

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162018
ModelISTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in191.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%
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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247547%
Total Not Requested284053%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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