Acura vs. Toyota

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Toyota 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 Toyota cars.

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

Acura versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 7 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Toyota also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 8 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Toyota, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Toyota the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 8 model comparisons, with Toyota offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Acura offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 6 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Acura and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

Acura versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 7 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 4 out of 8 comparisons while Toyota has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons. Acura and Toyota tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 8 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.