There’s a sense of elegance inside the Lexus ES 350 and the Acura TLX. Each cabin is filled with attractive, quality materials. For example, the ES 350 comes standard with perforated NuLuxe®-trimmed seats.

This vegan-leather option looks and feels like the real thing but is easier to clean and is more environmentally friendly. Plus, perforation is advantageous, especially when the outside temperatures rise.

TThe TLX also comes standard with a similar synthetic leather upholstery type; however, you won’t find perforated seats as a standard feature as you will with the ES 350.

The ES 350 also makes it easy to customize the cabin since it’s offered in four different real-wood accent trims. Ash Bamboo will give the cabin a light, airy feel, while Open-Pore Brown Walnut adds a layer of sophistication.

While you’ll find three different accent trim options with the TLX, only one of these options is wood trim.

After a long day at work, there’s nothing better than climbing behind the wheel of your luxury sedan and feeling yourself slip into your own personal oasis. Thanks to the many features found inside both the Lexus ES 350 and the Acura TLX, it’s possible to keep everyone on board comfortable and happy.

Similarities between cabin features include:

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Optional heated and ventilated front seats
• Available interior ambient accent lighting

It’s clear that both luxury sedans offer the climate and mood-boosting features you need to fall in love with your commutes. However, with standard 10-way power-adjustable front seats and an optional memory system—features not mentioned with the Acura TLX—the Lexus ES 350 may offer more of the comfort features you need.

You’ll find plenty of features inside the Lexus ES 350 and the Acura TLX that will help keep you entertained, even on the longest trips. For example, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are found standard with both models.

One major difference between vehicles, though, is that the ES 350 comes with a wireless smartphone connection. With the TLX, you’ll need to remember a USB cable, or you’ll be unable to access these features.

Another difference is their touchscreen size. The largest screen offered with the TLX is 10.2 inches. While this is impressive, you may have a harder time viewing information quickly than you will with the ES 350. When optionally equipped, the Lexus sedan has a 12.3-inch cinematic touchscreen display.

When thinking of luxury cars, the first thing most people consider is how the premium amenities will enhance your commute.

While making sure the vehicle offers the comfort features you want is great, both Acura and Lexus know that the most important thing is the safe arrival of you and your passengers. That’s why both models come equipped with their own standard suites of driver-assist features.

AcuraWatch™ and the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 use cameras and sensors to monitor a range around your vehicle and alert you to potential hazards. Features you’ll find with both models include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Road Sign Assist
• All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• And more

While they share these similarities, only with the ES 350 will you have standard access to a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. This feature, which is only available with the TLX, provides side and rear support, helping you feel confident when changing lanes or backing out of a busy parking lot.

The Acura TLX is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine that’s capable of generating 272 horsepower. While that’s impressive, luxury cars are capable of more.

The Lexus ES 350 has a 3.5L V6 engine under its hood. With this configuration, you have the strength of 302 horsepower.

Beyond its performance capabilities, the ES 350 looks the part, too. It comes standard with paddle shifters and selectable drive modes. While these are also offered with the TLX, only with the ES 350 will you have access to optional performance dampers for an even smoother ride.

With power like this, we know you’ll want to take the scenic route home just to enjoy more of the hair-raising capabilities of these sedans. Thanks to their impressive fuel efficiency, you can travel farther distances without needing to make as many stops at the pump.

The TLX comes with an EPA-estimated 22 city/31 highway MPG rating for forward-wheel drive (FWD) models and an EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway MPG when optionally equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities.

You’ll find a similar MPG rating with the ES 350 when equipped with FWD. However, AWD-equipped models will likely go farther since the Lexus achieves an EPA-estimated 25 city/34 highway MPG rating.