Acura TLX vs. Lexus RC 300
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Highlights
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$45,400
Starting MSRP
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$45,620
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo 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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22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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272 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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280 @ 1600
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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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo 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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272 @ 6500
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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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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22 City / 31 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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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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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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19 X 8.5 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear 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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P255/40WR19
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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19 X 8.5 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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P255/40WR19
Front Tire Size
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P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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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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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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Steering
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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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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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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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40 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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113 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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195 in
Length, Overall
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185 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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37 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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75 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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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 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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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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84 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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27 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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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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16 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
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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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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3,756 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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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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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
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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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
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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
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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N/A
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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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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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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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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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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13 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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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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13 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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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 2025 Acura TLX or the 2025 Lexus RC 300?
The 2025 Acura TLX and the 2025 Lexus RC 300 both get 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Acura TLX or the 2025 Lexus RC 300?
The 2025 Acura TLX is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus RC 300 with a $45,400 starting MSRP versus a $45,620 starting MSRP.
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