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, reliability and safety. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, 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 lower new vehicle starting prices for both Acura and Lexus in 3 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Acura versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 6 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Lexus offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 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 2 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Acura and Lexus tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 6 categories: Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, Acura MDX in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Acura MDX in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Lexus has better car rankings in 8 categories: Lexus RX 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus LS 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars, Lexus RX 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Lexus ES 300h in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 500h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus ES 250 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs and Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs.Lexus has better car rankings in 6 categories: Lexus ES 300h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 450h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Lexus ES 250 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 600 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lexus has the better car ranking in 1 category: GX 460 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.