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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: $11,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $10,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISTSX
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $30,010
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $28,256
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645 2,645  
Luxury Package 4,385 3,945 4,385  
Technology Package       3,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441 2,441  
Luxury Package 4,035 3,628 4,035  
Technology Package       2,869
Options (change) 7,030 6,590 7,030 3,100
Options (change) 6,476 6,069 6,476 2,869
Destination 950 950 950 895
Total Price $45,305 $47,240 $48,850 $34,005
Total Invoice $42,139 $43,940 $45,435 $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: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,445
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISTSX
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$45,305$47,240$48,850$34,005
Adjustments for Features-3,950-5,450-3,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,355$41,790$44,900$34,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$42,139$43,940$45,435$32,020
Adjustments for Features-3,674-5,069-3,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,465$38,871$41,761$32,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$406$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISTSX
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,590$6,090$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$5,450$3,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,674-5,069-3,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162012
ModelISTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.4 in
Length183.7 in185.6 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

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 reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested152540%
Total Not Requested225060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

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 reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested132537%
Total Not Requested225063%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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 reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested152540%
Total Not Requested225060%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117576%
Total Not Requested36524%

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