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 Unleaded 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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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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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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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded 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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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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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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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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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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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
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front 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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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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Suspension
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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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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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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
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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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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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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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Measurements
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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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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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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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182 in
Length, Overall
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185 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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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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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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105 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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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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56 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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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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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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89 ft³
Passenger Volume
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84 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Passenger Volume
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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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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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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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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Trunk Volume
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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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
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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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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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
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
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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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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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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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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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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