2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Lexus IS

2021 Acura TLX
2021 Acura TLX
$37,500MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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2021 Acura TLX
$37,500MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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MSRP

$37,500

MSRP

$39,050

Listings

26

Listings

15

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

2021 Acura TLX Reviews Summary

Acura, the premium brand in the Honda portfolio, has released the second-generation of its midsize sport sedan, the TLX. Now on its own new platform, no longer shared with the Honda Accord, TLX arrives with a new exterior, interior, and powertrain choices. Positioned above the compact ILX in the Acura lineup, the new TLX strives to make its mark for 2021.

2021 Lexus IS Reviews Summary

The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 272 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Drivetrain

FWD

Drivetrain

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

31
2021 Acura TLX
2021 Acura TLX
$37,500MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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2021 Acura TLX
$37,500MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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Overview

MSRP
$37,500
$39,050
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Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.0

4.6

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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7.3 out of 10

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Summary
Acura, the premium brand in the Honda portfolio, has released the second-generation of its midsize sport sedan, the TLX. Now on its own new platform, no longer shared with the Honda Accord, TLX arrives with a new exterior, interior, and powertrain choices. Positioned above the compact ILX in the Acura lineup, the new TLX strives to make its mark for 2021.
The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 272 hp I4
2.0L 241 hp I4
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG City
22
21
MPG Highway
31
31
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