Lexus IS vs Acura TLX
Lexus
IS 350 F SPORT
Acura
TLX A-SPEC
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
| VEHICLE | LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | Acura TLX A-SPEC |
| HORSEPOWER (@ RPM) | 311 @ 6,600 | 272 @ 6,500 |
| CURB WEIGHT (LB) | 3,748 (RWD)
3,880 (AWD) |
3,784 (FWD)
3,990 (AWD) |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 17.4 | 15.8 |
| TURNING CIRCLE – CURB TO CURB (FT) | 34.2 (RWD)
35.4 (AWD) |
38.9 |
| ENGINE | 3.5 L V6 | Turbo Aluminum-Alloy 2.0L 4-Cylinder |
| TORQUE (LB-FT @ RPM) | 280 @ 4,800 | 280 @ 1,600 – 4,500 |
| TRANSMISSION | 8-SPD AUTO (RWD)
6-SPD AUTO (AWD) |
10-Speed Automatic Transmission (With Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters) |
| FUEL ECONOMY – CITY/HW/COMBINED (MPG) | 20/28/23 (RWD)
19/26/22 (AWD) |
22/30/25 MPG (FWD)
21/29/24 MPG (AWD) |
| FUEL TYPE | PREMIUM | PREMIUM |
| STARTING MSRP | $42,900 (RWD)
$44,900 (AWD) |
$44,750 (RWD) $46,750 (SH-AWD) |
UNPRECEDENTED ENGINEERING
The IS 350 F SPORT offers a more powerful 3.5-Liter V6 engine, featuring 39 additional horsepower when compared to the Acura TLX. With a turning circle advantage of 4.7 feet (RWD) or 3.5 feet (AWD), the IS 350 F SPORT offers greater maneuverability, whether driving in a parking lot or around a tight set of corners.
SAFETY AND DRIVER ANALYSIS
| VEHICLE | LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | Acura TLX A-SPEC |
| EMERGENCY STEERING ASSIST | Standard | Not Available |
| INTERSECTION TURNING ASSIST | Standard | Not Available |
| AIRBAGS | 10 | 8 |
| FORWARD COLLISION WARNING | Standard | Standard |
| AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Standard | Standard |
| PEDESTRIAN DETECTION | Standard | Standard |
| LANE DEPARTURE WARNING | Standard | Standard |
| LANE KEEPING SYSTEM | Standard | Standard |
| APTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Standard | Standard |
| AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMS | Standard | Standard |
| PARKING SENSORS | Available (With Auto Braking) | Standard (Audible Alert Only) |
| REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT | Available (With Auto Braking) | Standard (Audible Alert Only) |
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE
Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 (LSS+ 2.5) comes standard on the Lexus IS and includes advanced driver assistance like All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Emergency Steering Assist and Intersection Turning Assist. While the Acura TLX offers many similar safety features, the TLX does not offer Emergency Steering Assist or Intersection Turning Assist. The IS also has 2 additional airbags compared to the TLX.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
The Lexus IS offers the confidence of standard Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) that audibly alerts the driver to vehicles crossing at the rear, which is a big help in crowded parking lots. The IS also has an available Rear Cross-Traffic Braking and Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking, increasing the safety of both the vehicle and its occupants. The Acura TLX offers Rear Cross-Traffic Alert as standard but only in the form of an audible alert.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| VEHICLE | LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | Acura TLX A-SPEC |
| HEADROOM–FRONT (IN) | 110.2 | 113.0 |
| HEADROOM–REAR (IN) | 36.9 | 36.3 |
| LEGROOM–FRONT (IN) | 44.8 | 36.3 |
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| WHEELBASE (IN) | 110.2 | 113.0 |
| OVERALL LENGTH (IN) | 185.4 | 194.6 |
| OVERALL WIDTH (IN) | 72.4 | 75.2 |
| OVERALL HEIGHT (IN) | 56.5 | 56.4 |
| LEGROOM—REAR (IN) | 32.2 | 34.9 |
| SHOULDER ROOM—FRONT (IN) | 55.9 | 58.2 |
| SHOULDER ROOM—REAR (IN) | 53.4 | 54.9 |
| CARGO ROOM (CU FT) | 10.8 | 13.5 |
LEXUS COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
The IS 350 F SPORT delivers premium comfort with standard SmartAccess keyless entry and start system, heated steering wheel, and heated and ventilated front seats. The IS 350 also offers standard Amazon Alexa integration. While the Acura TLX offers many similar features it doesn’t offer Amazon Alexa.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
| VEHICLE | LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | Acura TLX A-SPEC |
| ALEXA SKILL (HOME-TO-CAR) | Standard | Not Available |
| LEXUS+ALEXA (IN-CAR) | Standard | Not Available |
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| PADDLE SHIFTERS | Standard | Standard |
| APPLE CARPLAY® | Standard | Standard |
| ANDROID AUTO™ | Standard | Standard |
| AVAILABLE AUDIO SYSTEM | Mark Levinson® (17 Speakers) | Standard |
| POWER DRIVER’S SEAT | Standard (10-Way) | Standard (12-Way) |
| HEATED FRONT SEATS | Standard | Standard |
| VENTILATED FRONT SEATS | Standard | Standard |
| POWER MOONROOF | Available | Standard |
| PANORAMIC MOONROOF | Not Available | Standard |
| SURROUND VIEW CAMERA | Not Available | Not Available |
| SMART ACCESS | Standard (Entry/Start) | Standard (Entry/Start) |
| UPHOLSTERY | NuLuxe® | Leather & Suede |