Acura RLX vs. Honda Accord

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura RLX and Honda Accord 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 RLX and the Honda Accord.

In comparing the Acura RLX's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Acura RLX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Acura RLX's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Acura RLX.

Pricing: A used 2020 Acura RLX ranges from $26,981 to $35,960 while a used 2020 Honda Accord is priced between $19,316 to $28,639.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura RLX loses 52.4 percent of its value and the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 20.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura RLX.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RLX is 8.3 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Acura RLX being ranked 2 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura RLX is 7.8 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Acura RLX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura RLX’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The RLX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura RLX. The RLX uses premium unleaded, and the Accord uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura RLX, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Acura RLX and Honda Accord are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura RLX and the Honda Accord have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.