2025 Acura TLX vs 2025 Lexus ES

Simply Stunning

The TLX A-Spec Package makes a high-performance statement.

• 19-inch Shark Gray wheels
• LED fog lights
• Dark chrome trim, gloss black accents
• Decklid spoiler and rear diffuser
• Large dual exhaust outlet finishers
• A-Spec^® badging

Conquer the Curves

Available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) offers 4-season confidence.

• Advanced torque-vectoring system sends power to the wheels that need it
• Front-to-back and side-to-side in the rear
• Dynamic acceleration, precision handling
• Available on TLX – ES is FWD only

When you drive TLX with SH-AWD: Notice the secure feeling of control.

High Style

Bold design elements give TLX an aggressive edge.

• Powerfully sculpted hood and trunk
• Acura Diamond Pentagon signature grille
• LED Jewel Eye^® headlights

Play Your ACE

TLX features the Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

• Network of connected structural elements
• Helps reduce forces transferred to passenger compartment in a frontal collision
• Distributes frontal crash energy more evenly

TLX A-Spec = Awesome

NSX-inspired features put the “sport” in this sedan.

• Perforated Milano premium leather and Ultrasuede^®-trimmed interior with contrast stitching and piping
• 6-level heated and ventilated front seats
• Stainless steel sport pedals
• Acura/ELS Studio^®20 3D Premium audio system with 17 speakers

You're Getting Warmer

TLX has standard heated front seats. ES doesn’t.

• TLX: Impressive standard equipment list
• TLX: Standard 3-level heated front seats
• ES: Heated front seats are available

 

Room When You Need It

TLX has standard folding rear seats for greater cargo versatility.

• 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks let you mix passengers and cargo
• Convenient release handles located in the trunk
• More loading versatility
• ES: Rear seatbacks don’t fold

Easy. Intuitive. Exclusive.

Acura True Touchpad Interface™. Because technology should be simple.

• It’s not your traditional touchpad
• More intuitive than ES
• Helps keep your focus on the road
• Acura driver-focused ingenuity

When you drive TLX: Tap, press, swipe, drag and drop – see, you already know what to do.