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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: $34,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $30,010
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $28,256
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010  
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Sunroof 0 0    
Technology Package       3,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318  
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Sunroof 0 0    
Technology Package       2,869
Options (change) 5,164 5,164 4,309 3,100
Options (change) 4,241 4,241 3,557 2,869
Destination 825 825 825 895
Total Price $37,144 $42,594 $61,744 $34,005
Total Invoice $32,793 $37,644 $54,764 $32,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,362
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
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$34,005
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,900-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,144$41,644$58,844$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,700$0
Total Invoice$32,793$37,644$54,764$32,020
Adjustments for Features0-840-2,572-589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,793$36,804$52,192$31,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,011$19,399$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelISISISTSX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Traffic + travel 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$100
Total Value of Features$2,065$3,015$4,965$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,900$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-2,572-589

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20092012
ModelISTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.4 in
Length180.1 in185.6 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,471 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 ft314.0 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?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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