Acura NSX vs. Lexus LFA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura NSX and Lexus LFA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura NSX and the Lexus LFA.
When we compare the Acura NSX's and the Lexus LFA's specifications and ratings, the Acura NSX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura NSX's and the Lexus LFA's specifications and ratings, the Acura NSX is a better car than the Lexus LFA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura NSX’s base engine makes 600 horsepower, and the Lexus LFA base engine makes 552 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$169,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$137,250
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$105,000 - $169,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$375,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$205,005
Price Range:
$144,000 - $275,149
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$158,102
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$111,199 - $205,005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,063
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,569
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Acura NSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LFA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura NSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LFA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
2.8 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Acura NSX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Lexus LFA Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura NSX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Type S
Lexus LFA Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
492 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.155 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
552 hp @ 8700 rpm
Torque:
354 foot-lbs @ 6800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.169 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 343 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
54.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3878 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
47.8 inches
Length:
178.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3263 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
48 inches
Length:
177 inches
Wheelbase:
102.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/35R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Long Beach Blue Pearl / Nouvelle Blue Pearl
Gray
Gotham Gray Matte
Orange
Thermal Orange Pearl
Red
Curva Red / Valencia Red Pearl
White
130R White / Casino White Pearl
Yellow
Indy Yellow Pearl
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Pink
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Matte Black / Starlight Black
Blue
Aqua / Pearl Blue / Sky Blue / Slate Blue / Steel Blue
Gray
Metallic Silver / Pearl Gray / Steel Gray
Orange
Orange / Sunset Orange
Red
Pearl Red / Red
White
Pearl White / Whitest White
Yellow
Pearl Yellow
Beige
Ivory White
Brown
Brownstone / Pearl Brown
Gold
Crystal Gold
Green
Fresh Green / Lime Green / Mist Green / Moss Green
Pink
Passionate Pink
Purple
Black Amethyst / Lapis Lazuli / Lavender
Interior Colors
Beige
Orchid
Black
Ebony
Red
Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Red
Not available
