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2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT
5-Spd AT SH-AWD w/Technology Package HPT
5-Spd AT SH-AWD w/Technology Package
5-Spd AT SH-AWD
5-Spd AT w/Technology Package
5-Spd AT
2009 Lexus IS 250 RWD Manual
350 RWD
250 AWD
250 RWD
250 RWD Manual
Standards and Options
Pricing
Acura TL
Lexus IS
MSRP
$34,955
$31,305
Invoice Price
$0
$28,174
Destination Charges
$810
$875
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter
Standard
Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts
Standard
Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
Standard
N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
Acura TL
Lexus IS
CD Changer
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
Option
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone
N/A
N/A
Navigational Aid
N/A
Option
Radio
Standard
Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer
Standard
Option
Telematic Systems
N/A
N/A
Exterior
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board
N/A
N/A
Bumper Step Up
N/A
N/A
Front Air Dam
Standard
Standard
Metallic Paint
Standard
Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door
N/A
N/A
Power Trunk Lid
N/A
N/A
Rear Spoiler
N/A
Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection
N/A
N/A
Splash or Mud Guards
Option
N/A
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles
N/A
N/A
Instrumentation
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Battery Gauge
Standard
N/A
Clock
Standard
Standard
Compass
N/A
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation
N/A
Standard
Gauges
Standard
Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge
N/A
N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control
N/A
N/A
Night Vision
N/A
N/A
Oil Gauge
Standard
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
Standard
Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Standard
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
Cornering Lights
N/A
N/A
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Standard
Halogen Headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlight Washers
N/A
Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
Standard
Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
N/A
N/A
Roof
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Power Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Removable/Convertible Top
N/A
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Tires and Wheels
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Alloy Wheels
Standard
Standard
Chrome Wheels
Option
N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Full Size Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans
N/A
N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires
N/A
N/A
Steel Wheels
N/A
N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
N/A
Option
Glass Rear Window on Convertible
N/A
N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Heated Washer System
N/A
N/A
Heated Windshield Glass
N/A
N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
Standard
Standard
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
N/A
N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Power Backlight Window
N/A
N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers
N/A
Option
Rear Wiper
N/A
N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
N/A
N/A
Tinted Glass
N/A
Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
Standard
N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
N/A
N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Body Style
Luxury Sedan
Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan
EPA Classification
MIDSIZE
SUBCOMP
Turbo
N
N
Drive Train
Acura TL
Lexus IS
City MPG
18
18
Combined MPG
21
21
Displacement (CC)
3471
2499
Driveline
FWD
RWD
Final Drive Ratio
4.31
3.73
Fuel Capacity (gal)
18.5
17.1
Fuel System
MPFI
SEFI
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax
$0
$0
Highway MPG
26
26
Horsepower @ RPM
280@6200
204@6400
PowerToWeightRatio
13.2
16.9
RPM @ Peak Horsepower
6200
6400
Standard Transmission
5 Speed Automatic
6 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM
254@5000
185@4800
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Transmission Type
A
M
Type of Engine
3.5L V6
2.5L V6
Valves
24
24
Exterior
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Crash Test Rating
5*/5*
4*/4*
Curb weight (lbs)
3699
3455
Overall Height (in)
57.2
56.1
Overall Length (in)
195.3
180.3
Overall Width (in)
74.0
70.9
Wheelbase (in)
109.3
107.5
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Trunk Volume (cu ft)
11
Interior - Passengers
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Headroom front (in)
38.4
37.2
Headroom rear (in)
36.7
36.7
Hip room front (in)
55.7
54.1
Hip room rear (in)
54.8
53.7
Leg room front (in)
42.5
43.9
Leg room rear (in)
36.2
30.6
Passenger Volume
88
Seating Capacity - Maximum
5
5
Seating capacity - Standard
5
5
Shoulder room front (in)
58.2
54.4
Shoulder room rear (in)
56.2
52.7
Suspension
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Front suspension
Ind
Ind
Ground Clearance (in)
5.9
5.7
Rear Suspension
Ind
Ind
Track Front
63.2
60.4
Track Rear
63.8
60.4
Towing
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Tow Capacity (Maximum)
NR
Tow Capacity Standard
NR
Turning Radius
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Steering Diameter Left
38.4
33.5
Steering Diameter Right
38.4
33.5
Warranty
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Powertrain Miles
70000
70000
Powertrain Time (Months)
72
72
Rust Time (Months)
60
72
Warranty - Basic Miles
50000
50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months)
48
48
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