The Legend is more of a GS competitor;
but I'd rather have one than risk an air-suspended LS.
The marketing puzzle is why didn't Honda use their Acura name in the UK to overcome badge snobbery.
It worked for Toyota, who after the LS reverse marketed other Toyotas as Lexus by adding trim packages.
Having played with both in the past I have a slight preference for Honda; but both are way ahead of the rest imho.
Best of all for me is the Daihatsu Rocky (Fourtrak in the UK). Old school Toyota engineering that lasts.
Fill the sills with oil; service, & drive the things. My oldest one was 21 in April.
It had the nerve to go wrong & lose it's PAS last month.
One inch chopped off the feed hose, a quick re-route & all is well again.
What a pity there wasn't a limo version, although it is quite relaxing to drive.