Lexus vs Acura Comparison

Since their inception in the late 1980s, Lexus and Acura have remained familiar foes in the luxury segment. While both brands continue to compete for that coveted spot in your driveway, making the right decision can seem difficult. Metro Lexus is here to provide you with all the information you need to understand why Lexus proves to be the superior choice as compared to Acura.

Safety

Continuing its legacy of engineering some of the safest vehicles on the road, Lexus offers ingenious safety technologies to help keep drivers protected from the unexpected. As an example, the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 and 3.0 are not only the most comprehensive safety system ever offered by Lexus⁴ — they are also included as standard on most Lexus models.

Before you get in your next luxury vehicle, consider one man's story of getting out of his.

"At 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, my LS 460 was blindsided by an 18-ton truck traveling at 70 mph. It left no skid marks at the scene. The impact tore the entire front left-wheel assembly off my Lexus, sending it more than 250 yards away, and spun the vehicle into the truck, crushing the rear. Fortunately, the entire cabin was left intact and I walked away without a scratch. Shortly after, I called my Lexus dealer and said, 'Naturally, I want the same car this time around.'⁵"

— Four Time Lexus Owner, Oklahoma

Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance

Another benefit of choosing Lexus instead of Acura is standard complimentary scheduled maintenance. Included with the purchase of a new Lexus vehicle, you'll receive complimentary first and second scheduled maintenance services³. These services are provided at 6 months / 5,000 miles and 12 months / 10,000 miles. You'll be able to drive with complete confidence from the knowledge that your new vehicle will get expert attention from factory-trained Lexus technicians using Genuine Lexus parts -- all at no cost for the first two scheduled services. Acura owners will have to pay out of pocket for scheduled maintenance.

Unparalleled Resale Value

Lexus vehicles continue to stand atop the competition in terms of resale value. Each year, the team at Kelley Blue Book names their choices for vehicles with the best resale value in their individual segments in the Best Resale Value Awards⁷. For their 2023 Best Resale Value Awards, KBB has named Lexus as the Best Luxury Brand, with the Lexus LS also being named specifically as a standout in this category.

Dependability - Lexus Tops J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study^SM (VDS) for the 10th Time in 12 Years

Since a new vehicle purchase is one of the largest purchases you'll ever make, long-term dependability is often a top priority for many buyers. Complex engineering and sophisticated technology features might catch a potential buyer's attention, but it's often vehicles which provide a consistent level of performance and reliability which earn a spot in their garage.

Every year, the J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study^SM (VDS) measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles¹. In 2022, original owners of 2020 model year vehicles were asked to report their experience. A lower score reflects higher quality, with the study covering 184 specific problems grouped into eight major vehicle categories.

For the tenth time in 12 years, Lexus stands at the top of the competition in terms of dependability with a score of 133 PP100. This is a full 53 problems per 100 vehicles lower than the industry average of 186 PP100. Compared to the Acura score of 211 PP100, Lexus is the clear winner in terms of dependability.

¹ Source: J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Charts and graphs extracted from this press release for use by the media must be accompanied by a statement identifying J.D. Power as the publisher and the study from which it originated as the source. Rankings are based on numerical scores, and not necessarily on statistical significance.

² Source: 2023 Brand Image Awards: Best Brands - Kelley Blue Book

³ Lexus provides complimentary maintenance for your first two scheduled visits. To obtain these services, contact your Lexus dealership. Complimentary services applicable for new Lexus vehicle registered owners. Complimentary service intervals may vary, depending on model. Please refer to the Warranty and Services Guide for details. These services apply to Lexus vehicles registered and normally operated in the United States, U.S. territories and Canada.

⁴ Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. System effectiveness is dependent on many factors including road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

⁵ All collisions are unique. Lexus cannot guarantee similar performance in other collisions.

⁶ In addition to meeting the headlight criteria, TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners must have good ratings in each of the Institute's six crashworthiness tests. They also need available front crash prevention that earns advanced or superior ratings in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

⁷ Source: 2023 Best Resale Value Awards - Kelley Blue Book