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Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,147

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelISISTSX
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $29,160
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $26,822
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Technology Package     3,100
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 3,100
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 2,843
Destination 590 590 760
Total Price $33,130 $38,580 $33,020
Total Invoice $29,147 $33,944 $30,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $578
Model Year200620062009
ModelISISTSX
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,130$38,580$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$37,530$32,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$29,147$33,944$30,425
Adjustments for Features0-924-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,147$33,020$29,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200620062009
ModelISISTSX
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,165$2,215$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924-700

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20062009
ModelISTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.6 in
Length180.1 in186.2 in
Width70.9 in72.5 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

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