LEXUS VS. ACURA BRAND COMPARISON

Since their creation in the late 1980s, Lexus and Acura have proven to be familiar rivals in the luxury segment. As both brands continue to challenge each other for that coveted spot in your driveway, choosing between them can seem challenging. Lexus of Akron-Canton wants to help clear up the confusion with our in-depth brand comparison. Once you see the results, you'll quickly understand why Lexus continues to outperform Acura.

Safety

Continuing its tradition of building some of the safest vehicles on the road, Lexus features groundbreaking safety technologies to help keep drivers protected from the unknown. For example, the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 and 3.0 are not only the most comprehensive safety systems ever offered by Lexus⁴ — they are also a standard feature 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.'⁶"

— Four Time Lexus Owner, Oklahoma

Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance

An additional perk you'll receive by choosing Lexus over Acura is standard complimentary scheduled maintenance. With the purchase of a new Lexus vehicle, drivers will get complimentary first and second scheduled maintenance services³. These services are provided at 6 months / 5,000 miles and 12 months / 10,000 miles. Drive with peace of mind and confidence from the knowledge that your new vehicle will get expert care from factory-trained Lexus technicians using Genuine Lexus parts -- all at now cost for the first two visits. Acura owners will have to pay out of pocket for scheduled maintenance.

Resale Value

When it comes to resale value, few competitors are able to contend with Lexus. Kelley Blue Book, the experts on resale value, has named Lexus the Best Luxury Brand in their 2023 resale value rankings⁷. The report goes on to name the Lexus LS as a specific standout. This is the eighth time Lexus has won this award, a record Acura simply can't compete with.

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

As one of the largest purchases you'll ever make, long-term dependability remains a key concern for drivers searching for their next new vehicle. Sophisticated engineering and complex tech features might catch the attention of a potential buyer, but it's often vehicles which offer a consistent level of reliability and performance that earn a spot in the 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 nine major vehicle categories.

For the tenth time in 12 years, Lexus tops 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 PP 100. 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.

⁶ 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