Acura TL vs. Lexus IS 250

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2014 Acura TL
$36,030
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2015 Lexus IS 250
$36,550
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Highlights
$36,030
$36,550
Premium Unleaded V-6
Premium Unleaded V-6
20 City / 29 Hwy
21 City / 30 Hwy
280 hp
204 hp
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
5
5
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine
3.5 L/212
2.5 L/152
Premium Unleaded V-6
Premium Unleaded V-6
254 @ 5000
185 @ 4800
280 @ 6200
204 @ 6400
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
20 City / 29 Hwy
21 City / 30 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Compact
Compact
Compact in
Compact in
Steel
Steel
Aluminum
Aluminum
P245/50VR17
P225/45VR17
17 X 8 in
17 X 7.5 in
P245/50VR17
P225/45VR17
Aluminum
Aluminum
17 X 8 in
17 X 7.5 in

Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering
38 ft
34 ft
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Measurements
43 in
45 in
38 in
38 in
57 in
56 in
37 in
37 in
5
5
13 ft³
14 ft³
74 in
71 in
N/A
N/A
36 in
32 in
63 in
60 in
64 in
61 in
55 in
54 in
56 in
53 in
56 in
54 in
98 ft³
90 ft³
109 in
110 in
194 in
184 in
58 in
56 in
5 in
5 in

Weight & Capacity
N/A
N/A
19 gal
17 gal
3,726 lbs
3,461 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Safety
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard
Standard

Electrical
550
N/A
130
N/A

Brakes
Yes
Yes
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
13 in
12 in
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
13 in
11 in
Not Available
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2014 Acura TL is more reliable than the 2015 Lexus IS 250 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2014 TL versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2015 IS 250.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is more fuel efficient than the 2014 Acura TL with 24 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2014 Acura TL is cheaper than the 2015 Lexus IS 250 with a $36,030 starting MSRP versus a $36,550 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 has a better safety rating than the 2014 Acura TL according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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