hmm, I don't know. The cars are pretty close. I mean I like the tl but the accord is almost the same car. You're comparing a few hp, and a little more torque. If you have the money get the tl, it's audio system is excellent with the 6 channel dvd sound quality. If I just wanted a base type car with that drivetrain I'd buy the accord. That's just me though. Both cars seem to have alot of torque steer in my opinion.