2015 Acura RLX vs 2015 Hyundai Azera vs 2015 Lexus ES

2015 Acura RLX

2015 Hyundai Azera

2015 Lexus ES

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX 4-Door Sedan	20	31	$44,324	$48,450
RLX 4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg	20	31	$55,183	$60,450
RLX 4-Door Sedan Krell Audio Pkg	20	31	$52,016	$56,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Navigation	20	31	$46,586	$50,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Tech Pkg	20	31	$49,753	$54,450

4-Door Sedan

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4-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ES 300h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	40	39	$38,013	$40,580
ES 350 4-Door Sedan	21	31	$35,314	$37,700
ES 350 4-Door Sedan Crafted Line	21	31	$37,950	$40,440

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,324

$31,707

$38,013

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,450

$34,000

$40,580

Monthly Payment Estimate

$808 / month

$567 / month

$676 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Acura RLX is an understated luxury full-sizer that puts emphasis on unique technical solutions instead of all-out style and flair.

The 2015 Azera is the big, stylish, luxurious Hyundai for folks who don't want the Genesis's bulk or price tag.

The 2015 Lexus ES is the one of the best luxury cars for those who still have practical considerations like back-seat space and ride comfort; and the 300h Hybrid model is quite the counterpoint to much more expensive 'green luxury' models.

TCC Likes

Smooth V-6 growl
Gas mileage estimates lead the class
Interesting new safety features

Strong, smooth powertrain
Refined ride
Nicely detailed design

Library-quiet interior
40-mpg city rating, in a large sedan (300h)
Responsive powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Design isn't distinctive
Rear-wheel steering is a pretty exotic solution
Multiple screens, multiple guesses?

Tight center position in back seat
Tough ingress/egress in back
Lacks some leading-edge tech features

'Remote' brake feel
Distracting Remote Touch interface
Conservative exterior

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

29 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.2

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

58.3

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.6

37.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

107

100.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

45.5

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

54.6

54.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

36.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

40.3

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

63.2

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

193.7

192.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

57.9

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

112

111

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.2

71.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

16.3

12.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

36.5

37.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3933

3684

3660

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.3 L/204

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6500

293 @ 6400

200 @ 5700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

272 @ 4500

255 @ 5200

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

2.88

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.26

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.83

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

4.65

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Hyundai Azera

Lexus ES 300h

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0

9.0

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

7.6

4.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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