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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: $33,220

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,012

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $29,310
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $27,359
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010  
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Sunroof 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Technology Package       3,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318  
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Sunroof 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 5,164 5,164 4,309 3,100
Options (change) 4,241 4,241 3,557 2,843
Destination 825 825 825 810
Total Price $37,144 $42,594 $61,744 $33,220
Total Invoice $32,793 $37,644 $54,764 $31,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,569
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$37,144$42,594$61,744$33,220
Adjustments for Features-240-1,190-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,904$41,404$58,604$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,700$0
Total Invoice$32,793$37,644$54,764$31,012
Adjustments for Features-212-1,052-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,581$36,592$51,979$31,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,011$19,398$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2009200920092010
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $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 
Metal pedals  $75 
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$1,840$2,790$4,740$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$1,190$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-212-1,052-2,7850

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20092010
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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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

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 TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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