Acura RLX vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura RLX and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon.

When comparing the Acura RLX's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Acura RLX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon is priced between $23,992 to $36,992.

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 Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 10 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 Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Acura RLX being ranked 2 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura RLX is 7.8 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The RLX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Acura RLX the advantage in maximum range. The RLX uses premium unleaded, and the Avalon uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Toyota Avalon has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura RLX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.

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