Acura TLX vs. Lexus GS 350

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TLX and Lexus GS 350 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 TLX and the Lexus GS 350.

When we compare the Acura TLX's and the Lexus GS 350's specifications and ratings, the Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura TLX's and the Lexus GS 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GS 350 is a better car than the Acura TLX.

Pricing: A used 2020 Acura TLX ranges from $20,147 to $31,989 while a used 2020 Lexus GS 350 is priced between $32,221 to $43,823.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura TLX loses 47.9 percent of its value and the Lexus GS 350 loses 44.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GS 350 retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura TLX.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura TLX is 8.2 out of 10 while the Lexus GS 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Acura TLX being ranked 9 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus GS 350 being ranked 7 out of 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura TLX is 7.2 out of 10. For the Lexus GS 350 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GS 350 an advantage in reliability compared to the Acura TLX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TLX’s base engine makes 206 horsepower, and the Lexus GS 350 base engine makes 311 horsepower. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 568 miles. The GS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Acura TLX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GS 350. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Lexus GS 350 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 TLX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Acura TLX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.