Acura vs. Lexus

When comparing the Acura brand to the Lexus brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, reliability and safety. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, 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 Acura in 6 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Acura versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 9 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Acura and Lexus vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 9 comparisons. Acura vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Acura and Lexus vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 6 comparisons.

Acura versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Acura versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 7 model comparisons. Acura has higher quality ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons, and both Acura and Lexus are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Acura and Lexus tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Acura and Lexus each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Acura ranks better in the following cases: Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars, and Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs. Lexus ranks better in the following cases: 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

Acura has better car rankings in 4 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura RLX in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Lexus has better car rankings in 2 categories: Lexus ES 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars and Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Lexus has better car rankings in 9 categories: Lexus UX 200 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Lexus LC 500h in Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value, Lexus NX 300h in Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Lexus LS 500 in Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Lexus LC 500 in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Lexus RX 350 in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Lexus RC 350 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Lexus NX 350 in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Lexus LX 570 in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Acura has the better car ranking in 1 category: MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Acura offers 2 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Lexus offers 14 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options

Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 hybrid. Lexus offers 18 gasoline vehicles, 9 hybrids, and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 20 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.