Acura vs. Lexus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Lexus cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Lexus brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, overall quality and safety. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lexus in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Acura has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Acura versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Acura and Lexus vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons.

Acura versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.Lexus has better car rankings in 9 categories: Lexus RX 350h in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus RX 350h in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus RX 450hL in Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Lexus RX 350h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus ES 350 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 6 categories: Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus RX 350h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus ES 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 570 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 2 categories: Lexus ES 250 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money and Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.