I can see what you're arguement is on paper, but Honda is nothing but proven that it can show the competition the door using less displacement/cylinders. I think you'll be surprised at the TSX.
I hope so, because I really like this TSX and could see myself in it next year. I originally wanted to move on to a new A4 but after reading consumer feedback, I'm not so excited about it anymore. The Mercedes C230 sedan isn't bad. Nicely optioned it's no more than $33K. But MB has quality issues as well. Got to make some time for that test drive.