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Acura TLX vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,545

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,148

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXTSX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $30,010
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $28,256
Technology Package 3,700   3,100
3.5L V6     5,540
Technology Package 3,505   2,869
3.5L V6     5,128
Options (change) 3,700 0 8,640
Options (change) 3,505 0 7,997
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $40,850 $43,750 $39,545
Total Invoice $38,829 $41,576 $37,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,117
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXTSX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$40,850$43,750$39,545
Adjustments for Features-6,100-7,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,750$36,400$39,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$38,829$41,576$37,148
Adjustments for Features-5,798-6,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,031$34,591$37,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXTSX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$8,750$10,000$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$7,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,798-6,9850

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182012
ModelTLXTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length191.7 in185.6 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested189063%
Total Not Requested110037%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0Yes
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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