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2017 Lexus ES 350 vs 2017 Acura RLX near Falls Church, VA

You can likely list a dozen midsize sedan options on the market today, if not more, and we at Pohanka Lexus of Chantilly know how hard it can be to make that final decision. We’re here to help with our comparison between the 2017 Lexus ES 350 and the 2017 Acura RLX. Both are competitive vehicles and both have a number of benefits, but which one will ultimately come out on top? Don’t hesitate to contact a knowledgeable member of our staff if you have any questions – we’re available via text message, Live Chat function, and over the phone at 703-592-4979.

One of the primary reasons to lean towards a sedan versus a crossover SUV is efficiency. The ES 350 boasts a 3.5-liter V6 engine that achieves a commendable 21/30/24 MPG city/hwy/combined1. While the RLX gives the ES 350 a run for its money, it still settles in at second place with its own V6 engine that clocks in at 20/30/23 MPG city/hwy/combined2, falling just short of the ES 350’s capability. The ES 350 is also topped off with a Drive Mode Select feature, which allows you to manipulate the engine and throttle response based upon your mood, an aspect the RLX designers overlooked when crafting their sedan.

Both sedans offer a host of interior features for media and connectivity, including touchscreens, infotainment systems, and more. You will find HD Radio3 with iTunes®4 tagging on the ES 350, a feature not available on the RLX. For the audiophiles out there, you’ll appreciate the available Clari-FiTM Technology, which helps restore the quality of compressed music files, offering a concert-quality experience that the RLX just can’t rival since it doesn’t boast a comparable system.

2017 Lexus ES 350 vs 2017 Acura RLX near Falls Church, VA

2016 Lexus ES 350 in Atomic Silver

The Interior of the 2017 ES 350

The other crucial area where these two cabins differ has to do with space. The ES 350 boasts a whopping 15.2 cubic ft. of room5 in its trunk for you to load up with everything you need for a day at Larry Graves Park. The RLX, on the other hand, falls short with as little as 14.7 cubic ft. of space6. The ES 350 also gives you a choice between two different moonroofs, a standard and panoramic, so you can choose the one that best suits your fancy – the panoramic one even increases headroom, which makes it a desirable addition for taller passengers! The RLX doesn’t offer anything but a standard moonroof, not bothering to give you a choice.

Finally, the last area we’ll grapple with is safety. The ES 350 boasts a Blind Spot Monitor7 with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert8 for peace of mind while changing lanes and reversing out of parking spaces. The RLX has a blind spot information system9, but lacks a cross-traffic reversing system, leaving more to change when maneuvering out of tight parking spaces.

While comparing two competitive midsize sedans like this might have other vehicle dealers quaking in their boots, we at Pohanka Lexus of Chantilly have faith in the vehicles we sell. This comparison between the 2017 Lexus ES 350 vs the 2017 Acura RLX near Falls Church, VA, has been close, we feel comfortable saying that the ES 350 stands out as the winner! Visit us today at 13909 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly, VA, to see for yourself!

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1. Preliminary mileage estimates determined by Lexus. EPA mileage estimates not available at time of publishing. Actual mileage will vary

2. Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors.

3. HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

4. iTunes® and iPod® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

5. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Maximum possible cargo and load capacity indicated.

6. With the Advance Package.

7. Do not rely exclusively on the Blind Spot Monitor. Always look over your shoulder and use your turn signal. There are limitations to the function, detection, range and clarity of the monitor. See Owner’s Manual for details

8. Do not rely exclusively on the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system. Always look over your shoulder and use your mirrors to confirm rear clearance. There are limitations to the function, detection, range and clarity of the system. See Owner’s Manual for details.

9. The system is not a substitute for your own visual assessment before changing lanes; system accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object and speed.