Acura RLX vs. Lexus GS 300
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Highlights
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$54,900
Starting MSRP
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$46,860
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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310 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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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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272 @ 4500
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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310 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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241 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 10-Speed A/T 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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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 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 Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/40WR19
Rear Tire Size
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P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P245/40WR19
Front Tire Size
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P225/50VR17
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire 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
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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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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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel 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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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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Double Wishbone
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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Double Wishbone
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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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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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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
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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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder 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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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112 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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58 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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198 in
Length, Overall
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192 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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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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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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56 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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74 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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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,977 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,805 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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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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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 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
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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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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Safety
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Standard
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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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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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
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
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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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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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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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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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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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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12 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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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Acura RLX or the 2019 Lexus GS 300?
The 2019 Lexus GS 300 is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Acura RLX with 26 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Acura RLX or the 2019 Lexus GS 300?
The 2019 Lexus GS 300 is cheaper than the 2020 Acura RLX with a $46,860 starting MSRP versus a $54,900 starting MSRP.
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