Acura TLX vs. Subaru Legacy

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TLX and Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy.

When we compare the Acura TLX's and the Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the Acura TLX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, 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 TLX's and the Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Legacy is a better car than the Acura TLX.

Pricing: A used 2024 Acura TLX ranges from $43,210 to $51,555 while a used 2024 Subaru Legacy is priced between $25,884 to $35,342. For a new model, the Acura TLX's price is between $46,108 and $58,794, with the Subaru Legacy priced between $27,715 and $38,048.

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 Subaru Legacy loses 37.2 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Legacy retains 10.7 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 Subaru Legacy'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 Subaru Legacy being ranked 9 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura TLX is 7.2 out of 10. For the Subaru Legacy the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Legacy a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Acura TLX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TLX’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Subaru Legacy base engine makes 182 horsepower. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 491 miles. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. This gives the Subaru Legacy the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura TLX. The TLX uses premium unleaded, and the Legacy uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Subaru Legacy has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura TLX has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura TLX and the Subaru Legacy have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Subaru Legacy has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.