Acura RL vs. Lexus ES 330
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Highlights
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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$32,300
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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225 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
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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3.7L/224
Displacement
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3.3L/202
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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240 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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225 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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- TBA - qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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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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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P215/60VR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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P215/60VR16
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P215/60VR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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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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Measurements
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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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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54 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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196 in
Length, Overall
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191 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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
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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4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,472 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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- TBA -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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- TBA -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.65 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.60 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - 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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2006 Lexus ES 330?
The 2012 Acura RL and the 2006 Lexus ES 330 are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2006 Lexus ES 330?
The 2012 Acura RL is more fuel efficient than the 2006 Lexus ES 330 with 20 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2006 Lexus ES 330?
The 2006 Lexus ES 330 is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $32,300 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.
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