2017 Acura RLX vs 2017 Lexus GS - The Car Connection

2017 Acura RLX

2017 Lexus GS

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Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	29	30	$61,184	$65,950
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	29	30	$55,625	$59,950
RLX Sedan w/Advance Pkg	20	30	$56,088	$60,450
RLX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	20	30	$50,529	$54,450

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GS 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$46,839	$50,365
GS GS 350 F Sport AWD	19	27	$52,534	$56,555
GS GS 350 F Sport RWD	19	27	$50,932	$54,810
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,147	$50,695
GS GS 450h F Sport RWD	29	34	$63,824	$68,680
GS GS 450h RWD	29	34	$59,181	$63,635
GS GS Turbo F Sport RWD	21	30	$50,127	$53,980
GS GS Turbo RWD	22	32	$43,068	$46,310
GS F RWD	16	24	$78,064	$83,940

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$61,184

$46,839

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$65,950

$50,365

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1099 / month

$839 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If the Acura RLX's weak sales figures are anything to go by, its subtlety is lost on most consumers.

The 2017 Lexus GS offers excellent handling, handsome looks, and a variety of powerplants, all at prices generally lower than its German competition.

TCC Likes

Confident handling
Hybrid model offers good fuel economy
Comfortable seats up front

Handling and poise
Voluptuous sheet metal
Comfortable, supportive front seats

TCC Dislikes

Styling looks a class or two down
Rear-wheel steering is neat, but complex
Too many screens inside

F Sport's stiff ride
Responsiveness in GS 200t
Mediocre mileage for GS 350

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

36.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

192.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

57.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

18.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4359

3891

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

341 @ 4700

280 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

377 @ 6500

311 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

1.40

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.66

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

2.04

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Lexus GS

Body Style

SH-AWD Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.1

8.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

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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