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Acura TL comparison with BMW's 528i, Lexus' Gs350, and Audi's A6 3.2

             

All New 2012 Advance TL

Fresh Looks. Improved Performance. Upgraded Technology.

At the front:
-Redesigned front bumper/improved aerodynamics
-Revised front grille
-Updated headlights and turn signals
-New fog light design
-Shorter front overhang

At the side:
-New 17 x 8-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels with P245/50R17 all-season tires (TL)
-New 18 x 8-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels with low-profile P245/45R18 tires (TL SH-AWD)

At the rear:
-New rear bumper/repositioned license plate opening
-Smaller rear reflectors
-Updated taillights
-Thinner rear trunk edge trim



Improved Performance

New Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission (improves performance and fuel economy) 
-A sport-minded double-kick-down feature lets the driver command a double downshift 
-The Drive-by-Wire™throttle system "blips" the throttle to help match gear speeds while downshifting. 
-A new multi-clutch torque converter reduces heat build-up during operation and allows for lock-up activation during a much wider range of   driving conditions for improved fuel economy. (City/highway fuel economy* for TL is now
20/29 mpg- an increase of 3 mpg
in highway driving over the 2011 TL. It betters the performance of many other luxury sedans in this segment.

The standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine receives a number of friction-reduction technologies.
A revised air inlet system provides cooler air for both the 3.5-liter and 3.7-liter engines.


Available Advance Package (New)

-All-new ventilated front seats
-New blind spot information (BSI) system
-18 x 8-inch 5-spoke wheels (TL)
-19 X 8-inch split 5-spoke aluminum wheels with new P245/40R19 all-season tires (TL SH-A)

 

Available Technology Package

Acura Navigation System with voice Recognition™

-AcuraLink Real-Time-Traffic™with Traffic Rerouting™

-AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™

-Acura/ELS Surround 410-watt Premium Audio System
-Brighter full VGA monitor with even richer colors

Three Drivetrain Configurations:                                                                 

-280-horsepower VTEC V-6 with new 6-speed automatic transmission (TL)
-305-horsepower, 3.7-liter VTEC V-6 with new 6-speed automatic transmission (TL SH-AWD)
-305-horsepower, 3.7-liter VTECH V-6 with 6-speed manual transmission (SH-AWD Tech Pkg. & above)

Technology Package upgrades for 2012:

-60-gigabyte HDD for navigation system
-More expansive map coverage
-Faster USB connection
-Brighter full VGA monitor with even richer colors



  

 

2011 Acura TL

Bigger, Wider, and Longer than most competitors
The TL Has more interior room than most competitors
 
Standard Equipment for Tech Packages include:

       (either not available or optional for other brands)
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise controls
  • Voice-activated navigation and phone controls
  • MP3 and Windows Media connectivity
  • Real time traffic and weather
  • Rear-view Camera
  • Hard Disk Drive Music Storage




 Compare:

 '11 Acura TL Tech

 '11 BMW 528i

'11 Lexus GS350 

'11 Audi A6 3.2  

 Horsepower (at rpm)

 280hp at 6200 FWD
305 at 6300 AWD

 240hp at 6600 RWD
303 at 6200 AWD

303hp at 6200 RWD 
303 at 6200 AWD 

 265hp at 6500 FWD
300 at 5100 AWD

 Length (in.)

 195.3

193.1 

190.7

193.5 

 Width (in., front/rear)

74.0 

73.2 

71.7 

79.2 

Headroom (in., front/rear) 

38.4/36.7 

40.5/38.3 

37.8/37.0 

 37.5/37.8

 Legroom (in., front/rear)

 42.5/36.2

 NA

43.5/36.0 

41.3/36.9 

 Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)

58.3/56.2 

58.3/56.2 

56.3/55.1 

57.1/55.9 

 Navigation (Voice Activated)

 Standard

           Optional           

 Optional

 Standard

 Telematics

 Standard

Partial 

Partial 

Not Available 

 ACE Body Structure

 Standard

Not Available 

Not Available 

 Not Available

 Steering Wheel-Mounted Control

 Full

Partial 

Partial 

Partial 

 Rearview Camera

 Standard

Not Available 

Optional 

Optional 

 Garage Door Opener

 Standard

Optional 

Standard 

Standard 

 Surround Sound System with DVD-A

 Standard

Optional 

Optional 

Not Available 

 USB Port Connectivity

 Standard

 Optional

Standard  

Not Available 

 Hard Disc Drive for music

 Standard

 Standard

Optional  

Standard 

 Powertrain Warranty

 72 Months

 48 Months

72 Months

 48 Months

 ALG Residual Value after 36 mo.

 58%

 51%

 49%

52% 

 Comparably Equipped MSRP (DIA-Dealer Installed Accessories)

 FWD $39,895
AWD $43,445

 RWD $54,545
AWD $56,720

 RWD $48,140+DIA
AWD $50,090+DIA

 FWD $49,425
AWD $56,025


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