Acura ILX vs. Lexus RC 300
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Highlights
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$27,300
Starting MSRP
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$45,620
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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201 hp
Horsepower
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241 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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180 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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258 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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201 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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241 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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P215/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P215/45VR17
Front Tire Size
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P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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Measurements
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56 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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182 in
Length, Overall
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185 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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105 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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27 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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89 ft³
Passenger Volume
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84 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,095 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,737 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Acura ILX or the 2025 Lexus RC 300?
The 2022 Acura ILX is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus RC 300 with 28 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Acura ILX or the 2025 Lexus RC 300?
The 2022 Acura ILX is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus RC 300 with a $27,300 starting MSRP versus a $45,620 starting MSRP.
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