Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 – Which Insurance Costs Less?

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  • For a 2024 Acura TLX, insurance rates cost from $1,814 to $2,066 per year, while car insurance for a 2024 Lexus IS 350 costs from $1,964 to $2,030, depending on the model being insured.
  • Out of 18 models in the 2024 compact luxury car category, the Acura TLX ranks third and the Lexus IS 350 ranks sixth for cheapest auto insurance.
  • When compared to the national average car insurance rate of $1,883 per year, the Acura TLX costs an average of $79 more per year, while the Lexus IS 350 averages $113 more per year.

Is it cheaper to insure an Acura TLX or Lexus IS 350?

When comparing the Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 for the 2024 model year, the model with the cheapest average insurance rates is the Acura TLX. Insurance on the Acura TLX averages $1,962 per year, and insurance for a Lexus IS 350 costs an average of $1,996 per year.

Out of seven Acura TLX trim levels, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the Sedan 2WD model at an average cost of $1,814 per year, or about $151 per month.

The 2024 Lexus IS 350 has four trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the F Sport Design RWD trim at an average cost of $1,964 per year, or about $164 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim level is the Acura TLX Sedan 2WD at an average of $1,814 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Acura TLX Type S AWD Performance at an average of $2,066 per year.

The rate table below compares the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, showing average cost for every trim level.

2024 Model Year Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,814$151
$1,892$158
$1,938$162
$1,964$164
$1,972$164
$1,990$166
$2,002$167
$2,004$167
$2,030$169
$2,056$171
$2,066$172

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on February 23, 2024

2024 Acura TLX vs Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure the two models for different driver ages. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,736 to $3,908 per year for a 2024 Acura TLX, and $1,766 to $3,952 for a 2024 Lexus IS 350 for the example age groups.

Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2024 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2024 Acura TLX vs. 2024 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2024 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$5,992$6,044
20-Year-Old$3,908$3,952
25-Year-Old$2,276$2,312
30-Year-Old$2,100$2,138
40-Year-Old$1,962$1,996
50-Year-Old$1,736$1,766
60-Year-Old$1,624$1,650

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2024 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

The next two rate tables display average car insurance rates for each trim level, including an overall average rate. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2024 model year is the Acura TLX.

2024 Acura TLX

$1,962

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Acura TLX
2024 Acura TLX TrimsRate
Sedan 2WD$1,814
Technology 2WD1,892
A-Spec 2WD1,938
A-Spec AWD1,972
Advance AWD2,002
Type S AWD2,056
Type S AWD Performance2,066
2024 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,962

2024 Lexus IS 350

$1,996

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Acura TLX
2024 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
F Sport Design RWD$1,964
F Sport RWD1,990
F Sport Deisgn AWD2,004
F Sport AWD2,030
2024 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$1,996

2023 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

For 2023 TLX and IS models, the model with the cheapest average insurance rates is the Acura TLX. Insurance rates for the Acura TLX average $1,906 per year, and insurance for a Lexus IS 350 averages $2,124 per year.

Out of seven trims for the 2023 Acura TLX, the cheapest car insurance rates are on the Sedan 2WD trim at a cost of $1,762 per year.

The 2023 Lexus IS 350 has four trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the F Sport Design RWD trim at an average cost of $2,090 per year, or about $174 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Acura TLX Sedan 2WD at an average rate of $1,762 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD at a cost of $2,156 per year.

The table shown below compares and ranks the 12-month and monthly car insurance cost for 2023 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, with average rates for each trim level.

2023 Model Year Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,762$147
$1,836$153
$1,882$157
$1,914$160
$1,944$162
$1,998$167
$2,006$167
$2,090$174
$2,118$177
$2,132$178
$2,156$180

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on February 23, 2024

2023 Acura TLX vs Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The rate chart below displays the average cost to insure both 2023 models using different driver ages. For a 2023 Acura TLX, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,686 to $3,802 per year for the included age groups. A 2023 Lexus IS 350 costs from $1,876 to $4,282 to insure per year.

Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2023 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2023 Acura TLX vs. 2023 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2023 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$5,830$6,590
20-Year-Old$3,802$4,282
25-Year-Old$2,210$2,470
30-Year-Old$2,038$2,270
40-Year-Old$1,906$2,124
50-Year-Old$1,686$1,876
60-Year-Old$1,578$1,758

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2023 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

The next two tables display both 2023 models and all trim levels available for each one, including an overall average cost for each model.

2023 Acura TLX

$1,906

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Acura TLX
2023 Acura TLX TrimsRate
Sedan 2WD$1,762
Technology 2WD1,836
A-Spec 2WD1,882
A-Spec AWD1,914
Advance AWD1,944
Type S AWD1,998
Type S AWD Performance2,006
2023 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,906

2023 Lexus IS 350

$2,124

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Acura TLX
2023 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
F Sport Design RWD$2,090
F Sport RWD2,118
F Sport Deisgn AWD2,132
F Sport AWD2,156
2023 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$2,124

2022 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

Insurance on a 2022 Acura TLX averages $1,754 per year, while the 2022 Lexus IS 350 costs an average of $2,158 per year, making the Acura TLX the model with more affordable average car insurance rates.

For a 2022 Acura TLX, rates range from the lowest full-coverage rate of $1,634 per year for the Sedan 2WD model up to the highest rate of $1,860 for the Type S AWD Performance model.

For a 2022 Lexus IS 350, rates range from $2,132 per year on the F Sport Sedan model up to $2,184 for the most expensive to insure F Sport AWD model.

The table below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2022 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, showing cost for each trim level of both models.

2022 Model Year Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,634$136
$1,676$140
$1,702$142
$1,742$145
$1,746$146
$1,780$148
$1,806$151
$1,848$154
$1,860$155
$2,132$178
$2,184$182

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on February 22, 2024

2022 Acura TLX vs Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both 2022 models rated for different driver ages. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,554 to $3,530 per year for a 2022 Acura TLX, and $1,906 to $4,368 for a 2022 Lexus IS 350 for the different drivers illustrated in the chart

Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2022 Acura TLX vs. 2022 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2022 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$5,432$6,739
20-Year-Old$3,530$4,368
25-Year-Old$2,038$2,510
30-Year-Old$1,874$2,308
40-Year-Old$1,754$2,158
50-Year-Old$1,554$1,906
60-Year-Old$1,454$1,784

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2022 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

For the nine trims available for the 2022 Acura TLX, the cheapest trim to insure is the Sedan 2WD model at an average cost of $1,634 per year, or around $136 per month.

For the two option levels available for the Lexus IS 350, the cheapest 2022 trim to insure is the F Sport Sedan model at a cost of $2,132 per year, or around $178 per month.

When car insurance rates for all 11 trim levels for the 2022 model year of both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Acura TLX Sedan 2WD at an average rate of $1,634 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD at an average cost of $2,184 per year.

The rate tables below illustrate average car insurance rates for each trim level, plus the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest auto insurance rates for 2022 is the Acura TLX.

2022 Acura TLX

$1,754

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Acura TLX
2022 Acura TLX TrimsRate
Sedan 2WD$1,634
Sedan AWD1,676
Technology 2WD1,702
Technology AWD1,742
A-Spec 2WD1,746
A-Spec AWD1,780
Advance AWD1,806
Type S AWD1,848
Type S AWD Performance1,860
2022 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,754

2022 Lexus IS 350

$2,158

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Acura TLX
2022 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
F Sport Sedan$2,132
F Sport AWD2,184
2022 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$2,158

2021 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2021 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, the Acura TLX has cheaper rates by an average of $252 per year for this comparison year.

The chart shown below visualizes the average car insurance cost for both models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2021 Acura TLX, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,646 to $3,764 per year for the driver ages used. Insurance for a 2021 Lexus IS 350 ranges from $1,864 to $4,278 on average per year.

Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2021 Acura TLX vs. 2021 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2021 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$5,800$6,603
20-Year-Old$3,764$4,278
25-Year-Old$2,160$2,456
30-Year-Old$1,980$2,254
40-Year-Old$1,856$2,108
50-Year-Old$1,646$1,864
60-Year-Old$1,542$1,746

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2021 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

The 2021 Acura TLX has 11 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the 2.4 Sedan model at an average cost of $1,688 per year.

Out of the six trim levels available for the Lexus IS 350, the cheapest 2021 trim to insure is the AWD trim at a cost of $2,090.

When rates for all 17 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Acura TLX 2.4 Sedan at an average of $1,688 per year. The most expensive trim is the Lexus IS 350 Premium AWD at an average cost of $2,142 per year.

The two tables below detail trim level insurance rates for each 2021 model, including an overall average rate.

2021 Acura TLX

$1,856

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Acura TLX
2021 Acura TLX TrimsRate
2.4 Sedan$1,688
2.4 A-Spec Sedan1,830
2.4 Tech Sedan1,830
3.5 AWD1,830
3.5 Sedan1,830
3.5 A-Spec AWD1,882
3.5 A-Spec Sedan1,882
3.5 Tech AWD1,882
3.5 Tech Sedan1,882
3.5 Advance AWD1,934
3.5 Advance Sedan1,934
2021 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,856

2021 Lexus IS 350

$2,108

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Acura TLX
2021 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
AWD$2,090
F Sport Sedan2,090
Premium Sedan2,090
Sedan2,090
F Sport AWD2,142
Premium AWD2,142
2021 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$2,108

2020 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

For the 2020 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, the Acura TLX has cheaper car insurance rates by $244 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart demonstrates the average car insurance cost for the two models for four different driver age groups. For a 2020 Acura TLX, average insurance cost ranges from $1,598 to $3,650 per year for the five age groups shown in the chart. Insurance on a 2020 Lexus IS 350 ranges from $1,806 to $4,144 on average per year.

Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2020 Acura TLX vs. 2020 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2020 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$5,622$6,391
20-Year-Old$3,650$4,144
25-Year-Old$2,092$2,378
30-Year-Old$1,918$2,184
40-Year-Old$1,800$2,044
50-Year-Old$1,598$1,806
60-Year-Old$1,496$1,692

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2020 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

For the 11 trims available for the 2020 Acura TLX, the cheapest trim level to insure is the 2.4 Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,640 per year, or around $137 per month.

For the six trim options available for the Lexus IS 350, the cheapest 2020 trim package to insure is the AWD model at a cost of $2,028.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Acura TLX 2.4 Sedan at an average of $1,640 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Lexus IS 350 Premium AWD at an average cost of $2,076 per year.

The rate tables below show trim level insurance cost averages for both 2020 models, along with an average cost for each model. The winner for the 2020 car insurance battle is the Acura TLX.

2020 Acura TLX

$1,800

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Acura TLX
2020 Acura TLX TrimsRate
2.4 Sedan$1,640
2.4 A-Spec Sedan1,776
2.4 Tech Sedan1,776
3.5 AWD1,776
3.5 Sedan1,776
3.5 A-Spec AWD1,826
3.5 A-Spec Sedan1,826
3.5 Tech AWD1,826
3.5 Tech Sedan1,826
3.5 Advance AWD1,876
3.5 Advance Sedan1,876
2020 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,800

2020 Lexus IS 350

$2,044

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Acura TLX
2020 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
AWD$2,028
F Sport Sedan2,028
Premium Sedan2,028
Sedan2,028
F Sport AWD2,076
Premium AWD2,076
2020 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$2,044

2019 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

For the 2019 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, the Acura TLX has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $208 per year.

The following chart demonstrates the average car insurance cost for both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,438 to $3,276 per year on a 2019 Acura TLX, and $1,618 to $3,710 for a 2019 Lexus IS 350 for the driver examples in the chart

Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2019 Acura TLX vs. 2019 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2019 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$5,048$5,728
20-Year-Old$3,276$3,710
25-Year-Old$1,884$2,128
30-Year-Old$1,730$1,956
40-Year-Old$1,624$1,832
50-Year-Old$1,438$1,618
60-Year-Old$1,348$1,516

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2019 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

The 2019 Acura TLX has 10 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the 2.4 Sedan model at an average cost of $1,460 per year, or $122 per month. Out of the two different trim levels available for the Lexus IS 350, the cheapest 2019 trim level to insure is the AWD model at a cost of $1,832 per year, or around $153 per month.

When all 12 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Acura TLX 2.4 Sedan at an average of $1,460 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Lexus IS 350 Sedan costing an average of $1,832 per year.

The tables below illustrate both 2019 models and all trim levels available for each one, including an overall average rate. The cheapest to insure for the 2019 model year is the Acura TLX.

2019 Acura TLX

$1,624

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Acura TLX
2019 Acura TLX TrimsRate
2.4 Sedan$1,460
2.4 Tech Package Sedan1,604
3.5 AWD Sedan1,604
3.5 Sedan1,604
3.5 A-Spec Sedan1,652
3.5 AWD A-Spec Sedan1,652
3.5 AWD Tech Package Sedan1,652
3.5 Advance Package Sedan1,652
3.5 Tech Package Sedan1,652
3.5 AWD Advance Package Sedan1,700
2019 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,624

2019 Lexus IS 350

$1,832

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Acura TLX
2019 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
AWD$1,832
Sedan1,832
2019 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$1,832

2018 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

When comparing car insurance rates for 2018 models, the Acura TLX costs $1,546 per year to insure and the Lexus IS 350 costs $1,744, making the Acura TLX the cheaper model by $198 for this comparison year.

The next chart illustrates the average insurance cost for the two models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. A full-coverage car insurance policy ranges from $1,372 to $3,114 per year on a 2018 Acura TLX, and $1,542 to $3,526 on a 2018 Lexus IS 350 for the age groups included in the chart

Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2018 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2018 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$4,789$5,437
20-Year-Old$3,114$3,526
25-Year-Old$1,792$2,026
30-Year-Old$1,646$1,864
40-Year-Old$1,546$1,744
50-Year-Old$1,372$1,542
60-Year-Old$1,286$1,446

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2018 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

Out of 10 Acura TLX trims, the cheapest 2018 trim level to insure is the 2.4 Sedan model at an average cost of $1,398 per year.

For the two trim levels available for the Lexus IS 350, the cheapest 2018 model to insure is the AWD Sedan model at a cost of $1,744 per year, or around $145 per month.

When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the cheapest model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Acura TLX 2.4 Sedan at an average rate of $1,398 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Lexus IS 350 Sedan at a cost of $1,744 per year.

The rate tables below display trim level insurance rates for each 2018 model, plus the average rate for each model. The 2018 Acura TLX wins out over the 2018 Lexus IS 350 for cheapest overall car insurance cost.

2018 Acura TLX

$1,546

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Acura TLX
2018 Acura TLX TrimsRate
2.4 Sedan$1,398
2.4 Tech Package Sedan1,532
3.5 AWD Sedan1,532
3.5 Sedan1,532
3.5 Tech Package Sedan1,532
3.5 A-Spec Sedan1,578
3.5 AWD A-Spec Sedan1,578
3.5 AWD Tech Package Sedan1,578
3.5 Advance Package Sedan1,578
3.5 AWD Advance Package Sedan1,624
2018 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,546

2018 Lexus IS 350

$1,744

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Acura TLX
2018 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
AWD Sedan$1,744
Sedan1,744
2018 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$1,744

2017 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

When comparing car insurance rates for the 2017 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, the Acura TLX has cheaper rates by $212 per year.

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure both models using different driver ages. For a 2017 Acura TLX, average insurance cost ranges from $1,298 to $2,940 per year. Insurance for a 2017 Lexus IS 350 costs from $1,482 to $3,380 on average per year.

Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2017 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2017 Acura TLX vs. 2017 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2017 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$4,516$5,206
20-Year-Old$2,940$3,380
25-Year-Old$1,692$1,944
30-Year-Old$1,556$1,786
40-Year-Old$1,462$1,674
50-Year-Old$1,298$1,482
60-Year-Old$1,216$1,388

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2017 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

The 2017 Acura TLX has seven trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the 2.4 Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,346 per year, or around $112 per month. The 2017 Lexus IS 350 has two trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the AWD Sedan model at an average cost of $1,674 per year, or about $140 per month.

When rates for all nine trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to buy insurance for is the Acura TLX 2.4 Sedan at a cost of $1,346 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Lexus IS 350 Sedan costing $1,674 per year.

The tables below show both 2017 models and all trim levels available for each one, including an overall average cost for each model.

2017 Acura TLX

$1,462

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Acura TLX
2017 Acura TLX TrimsRate
2.4 Sedan$1,346
2.4 Tech Package Sedan1,430
3.5 Sedan1,430
3.5 Tech Package Sedan1,474
3.5 AWD Advance Package Sedan1,516
3.5 AWD Tech Package Sedan1,516
3.5 Advance Package Sedan1,516
2017 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,462

2017 Lexus IS 350

$1,674

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Acura TLX
2017 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
AWD Sedan$1,674
Sedan1,674
2017 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$1,674

2016 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

When comparing insurance rates for the 2016 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models, the Acura TLX is cheaper to insure by an average of $304 per year.

The following chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for different driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,302 to $2,934 per year for a 2016 Acura TLX, and $1,568 to $3,540 on a 2016 Lexus IS 350 for the five different driver ages shown in the chart

Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2016 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2016 Acura TLX vs. 2016 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2016 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$4,493$5,434
20-Year-Old$2,934$3,540
25-Year-Old$1,690$2,044
30-Year-Old$1,548$1,874
40-Year-Old$1,456$1,760
50-Year-Old$1,302$1,568
60-Year-Old$1,216$1,466

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2016 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

For the seven trim levels available for the 2016 Acura TLX, the cheapest model to insure is the 2.4 Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,350 per year, or $113 per month.

Out of the four trim options available for the Lexus IS 350, the cheapest 2016 model to insure is the AWD F Sport Special Edition Sedan model at a cost of $1,758.

When rates for all 11 trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Acura TLX 2.4 Sedan at an average cost of $1,350 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Lexus IS 350 Sedan at an average cost of $1,766 per year.

The next two rate tables display average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2016 model, plus an average rate for each model.

2016 Acura TLX

$1,456

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Acura TLX
2016 Acura TLX TrimsRate
2.4 Sedan$1,350
2.4 Tech Package Sedan1,430
3.5 Sedan1,430
3.5 Tech Package Sedan1,468
3.5 AWD Advance Package Sedan1,508
3.5 AWD Tech Package Sedan1,508
3.5 Advance Package Sedan1,508
2016 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,456

2016 Lexus IS 350

$1,760

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Acura TLX
2016 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
AWD F Sport Special Edition Sedan$1,758
AWD Sedan1,758
F Sport Special Edition Sedan1,758
Sedan1,766
2016 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$1,760

2015 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350

When comparing insurance rates for 2015 models, an Acura TLX costs an average of $1,296 per year to insure while a Lexus IS 350 costs $1,434, making the Acura TLX cheaper to insure by $138 per year for this comparison year.

The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. The average full-coverage insurance policy ranges from $1,154 to $2,602 per year for a 2015 Acura TLX, and $1,272 to $2,882 for a 2015 Lexus IS 350 for the age groups in the chart

Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2015 model year Acura TLX and Lexus IS 350. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
2015 Acura TLX vs. Lexus IS 350 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura TLX Lexus IS 350
18-Year-Old$3,989$4,426
20-Year-Old$2,602$2,882
25-Year-Old$1,498$1,660
30-Year-Old$1,376$1,526
40-Year-Old$1,296$1,434
50-Year-Old$1,154$1,272
60-Year-Old$1,080$1,192

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2015 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

For the seven trim levels available for the 2015 Acura TLX, the cheapest trim to insure is the 2.4 Sedan model at an average cost of $1,208 per year. Out of the five option levels available for the Lexus IS 350, the cheapest 2015 model to insure is the C Convertible trim at a cost of $1,370.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Acura TLX 2.4 Sedan at an average rate of $1,208 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport Special Edition Sedan costing $1,486 per year.

The tables below break down the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2015 models, along with the average rate for each model. The 2015 Acura TLX comes out with a win over the 2015 Lexus IS 350 for the cheapest average car insurance rates.

2015 Acura TLX

$1,296

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Acura TLX
2015 Acura TLX TrimsRate
2.4 Sedan$1,208
2.4 Tech Package Sedan1,268
3.5 Sedan1,268
3.5 Tech Package Sedan1,304
3.5 AWD Advance Package Sedan1,340
3.5 AWD Tech Package Sedan1,340
3.5 Advance Package Sedan1,340
2015 Acura TLX Average Rate$1,296

2015 Lexus IS 350

$1,434

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Acura TLX
2015 Lexus IS 350 TrimsRate
C Convertible$1,370
AWD Sedan1,438
F Sport Special Edition Sedan1,438
Sedan1,438
AWD F Sport Special Edition Sedan1,486
2015 Lexus IS 350 Average Rate$1,434

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