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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: $30,505

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,872

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $27,890
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $25,436
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570 2,000
Sunroof 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Satellite radio 579 579 579  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166 1,821
Sunroof 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Satellite radio 463 463 463  
Options (change) 4,004 4,004 3,149 2,000
Options (change) 3,313 3,313 2,629 1,821
Destination 825 825 825 615
Total Price $35,984 $41,434 $60,584 $30,505
Total Invoice $31,865 $36,716 $53,836 $27,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8205hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$35,984$41,434$60,584$30,505
Adjustments for Features-840-1,790-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,144$39,644$56,919$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,775$0
Total Invoice$31,865$36,716$53,836$27,872
Adjustments for Features-744-1,586-3,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,121$35,130$50,579$27,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,009$19,458$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,040$4,915$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,790$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-744-1,586-3,2570

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20092006
ModelISTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in105.1 in
Length180.1 in183.4 in
Width70.9 in69.4 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,258 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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