Lexus IS 350 F Sport Vs. Acura TLX A-Spec
ACURA
TLX A-SPEC
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT
Acura TLX A-SPEC
HORSEPOWER (@ RPM)
311 @ 6,600
272 @ 6,500
CURB WEIGHT (LB)
3,748 (RWD)
3,880 (AWD)
3,784 (FWD)
3,990 (AWD)
FUEL CAPACITY
17.4
15.8
TURNING CIRCLE – CURB TO CURB (FT)
34.2 (RWD)
35.4 (AWD)
38.9
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ENGINE
3.5 L V6
Turbo Aluminum-Alloy 2.0L 4-Cylinder
TORQUE (LB-FT @ RPM)
280 @ 4,800
280 @ 1,600 – 4,500
TRANSMISSION
8-SPD AUTO (RWD)
6-SPD AUTO (AWD)
10-Speed Automatic Transmission (with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters)
FUEL ECONOMY – CITY/HW/COMBINED (MPG)
20/28/23 (RWD)
19/26/22 (AWD)
22/30/25 MPG (FWD)
21/29/24 MPG (AWD)
FUEL TYPE
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
STARTING MSRP
$42,900 (RWD)
$44,900 (AWD)
$44,750 (RWD)
$46,750 (SH-AWD)
UNPRECEDENTED ENGINEERING
The IS 350 F SPORT offers a more powerful 3.5-Liter V6 engine, featuring 39 additional horsepower when compared to the Acura TLX. With a turning circle advantage of 4.7 feet (RWD) or 3.5 feet (AWD), the IS 350 F SPORT offers greater maneuverability, whether driving in a parking lot or around a tight set of corners
SAFETY AND DRIVER ANALYSIS
VEHICLE
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT
Acura TLX A-SPEC
EMERGENCY STEERING ASSIST
Standard
Not Available
INTERSECTION TURNING ASSIST
Standard
Not Available
AIRBAGS
10
8
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FORWARD COLLISION WARNING
Standard
Standard
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Standard
Standard
PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
Standard
Standard
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
Standard
Standard
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
Standard
Standard
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Standard
Standard
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMS
Standard
Standard
PARKING SENSORS
Available (with Auto Braking)
Standard (audible alert only)
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT
Available (with Auto Braking)
Standard (audible alert only)
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE
Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 (LSS+ 2.5) comes standard on the Lexus IS and includes advanced driver assistance like All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Emergency Steering Assist and Intersection Turning Assist. While the Acura TLX offers many similar safety features, the TLX does not offer Emergency Steering Assist or Intersection Turning Assist. The IS also has 2 additional airbags compared to the TLX.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
The Lexus IS offers the confidence of standard Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) that audibly alerts the driver to vehicles crossing at the rear, which is a big help in crowded parking lots. The IS also has an available Rear Cross-Traffic Braking and Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking, increasing the safety of both the vehicle and its occupants. The Acura TLX offers Rear Cross-Traffic Alert as standard but only in the form of an audible alert.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
VEHICLE
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT
Acura TLX A-SPEC
HEADROOM–FRONT (IN)
110.2
113.0
HEADROOM–REAR (IN)
36.9
36.3
LEGROOM–FRONT (IN)
44.8
36.3
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WHEELBASE (IN)
110.2
113.0
OVERALL LENGTH (IN)
185.4
194.6
OVERALL WIDTH (IN)
72.4
75.2
OVERALL HEIGHT (IN)
56.5
56.4
LEGROOM—REAR (IN)
32.2
34.9
SHOULDER ROOM—FRONT (IN)
55.9
58.2
SHOULDER ROOM—REAR (IN)
53.4
54.9
CARGO ROOM (CU FT)
10.8
13.5
LEXUS COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
The IS 350 F SPORT delivers premium comfort with standard SmartAccess keyless entry and start system, heated steering wheel, and heated and ventilated front seats. The IS 350 also offers standard Amazon Alexa integration. While the Acura TLX offers many similar features it doesn’t offer Amazon Alexa.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
VEHICLE
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT
Acura TLX A-SPEC
ALEXA SKILL (HOME-TO-CAR)
Standard
Not Available
LEXUS+ALEXA (IN-CAR)
Standard
Not Available
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PADDLE SHIFTERS
Standard
Standard
APPLE CARPLAY®
Standard
Standard
ANDROID AUTO™
Standard
Standard
AVAILABLE AUDIO SYSTEM
Mark Levinson® (17 speakers)
Standard
POWER DRIVER’S SEAT
Standard (10-way)
Standard (12-way)
HEATED FRONT SEATS
Standard
Standard
VENTILATED FRONT SEATS
Standard
Standard
POWER MOONROOF
Available
Standard
PANORAMIC MOONROOF
Not Available
Standard
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA
Not Available
Not Available
SMART ACCESS
Standard (entry/start)
Standard (entry/start)
UPHOLSTERY
NuLuxe®
Leather & Suede