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Lexus LS vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $37,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelLSLSRDX
Trim460L600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $72,900 $104,900 $32,895
Base Invoice $63,423 $91,263 $30,646
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Technology Package     3,100
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 900 0 3,100
Options (change) 760 0 2,843
Destination 765 765 885
Total Price $74,565 $105,665 $36,880
Total Invoice $64,948 $92,028 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,174
Model Year200820082012
ModelLSLSRDX
Trim460L600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8389hp V8 H240hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/55-18
Total Price$74,565$105,665$36,880
Adjustments for Features-2,755-9,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,810$96,570$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,760$0
Total Invoice$64,948$92,028$34,374
Adjustments for Features-2,400-7,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,548$84,107$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,559$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082012
ModelLSLSRDX
Trim460L600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon + LED headlights $800 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,030$13,370$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$9,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,400-7,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082012
ModelLSRDX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in104.3 in
Length202.8 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in73.6 in
Height58.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.060.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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