Acura RLX vs. Lexus LS 460
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$54,900
Starting MSRP
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$72,520
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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310 hp
Horsepower
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386 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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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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4.6 L/281
Displacement
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Displacement
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310 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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386 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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272 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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367 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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10-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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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 24 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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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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P245/40WR19
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR19
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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P245/40WR19
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR19
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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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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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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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
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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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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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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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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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Trunk Volume
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198 in
Length, Overall
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200 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg 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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58 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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Passenger Volume
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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117 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Weight & Capacity
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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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22 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 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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3,977 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,365 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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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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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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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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150
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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Brakes
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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 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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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
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 2017 Lexus LS 460?
The 2020 Acura RLX is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Lexus LS 460 with 23 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Acura RLX or the 2017 Lexus LS 460?
The 2020 Acura RLX is cheaper than the 2017 Lexus LS 460 with a $54,900 starting MSRP versus a $72,520 starting MSRP.
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