Audi A4 1.8t, Saab 9-3, IS300, BMW 325i, MB C240, Jaguar X-Type 2.5, Volvo S40

Want "bigger and faster"? Get the TL-S. It will still be a better value than the IS or 3 series.

 

When you talk about comparos you also have to compare price, and hands down, Acura provides the best performance/luxury for the money out of all the luxury marques. I figured a top of the line TSX will probably go for under 30k and will most likely have all the features and more hp than a 40k BMW 330i, a 38k A4 3.0 (sans AWD), and a 34k Lexus IS300. Performance should be on par with most of these cars, although I'll admit you might give up a bit on straightline accel to the BMW and some handling to the A4 and bimmer as well. However, you will be 4-10k richer in the bank.

I'll be the first to admit that I think Acura went the wrong way on creating a "sport sedan" (i would be thinking more G35 competitor, which I don't think the new TL will be), but I think the TSX will be a great car. Now i just want some more damn details! and I want them now!!!

 

Definately. After all, it will need to be less expensive than the CL, which starts at 28K and is fully equipped at 32K. I bet a fully equipped TSX will be around 30K(With Navi and all that), and they'll start in at 26-27K. Just enough to give it a price edge over the RSX.

 

let me know when you go down there, I'll head down with ya

 

that looks awesome. I hope it is awd as well. Acura needs an awd car in their lineup.

 

That grill is huge!

 

More pics here
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Looks nice, but 200hp just isn't enough if they plan on selling it for $25,000.

 

BMW gets away with 184HP for $35,000.

 

Audi 1.8t - 170hp ($25,610)
BMW 325i - 184hp ($28,495)
Jaguar X-Type 2.5L - 192hp ($29,950)
MB C240 - 168hp ($30,565)
Saab 9-3 Linear - 175hp ($26,525)
Volvo S40 - 170hp ($24,560)
All prices are base model msrp