2010 Acura TL vs 2010 Buick Lacrosse

2010 Acura TL

2010 Buick Lacrosse

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4-Door Sedan 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD	18	26	$32,673	$35,105
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD Tech	18	26	$36,093	$38,835
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD Tech 18 Wheels	18	26	$37,010	$39,835
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$39,349	$42,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech HPT	17	25	$40,266	$43,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$39,349	$42,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech HPT	17	25	$40,266	$43,385
TL 4-Door Sedan SH-AWD	17	25	$35,928	$38,655

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4-Door Sedan CX 2.4L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan CX 2.4L	19	30	$25,195	$26,245
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan CX 3.0L	17	26	$26,001	$27,085
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan CXL 3.0L AWD	16	25	$30,547	$31,820
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan CXL 3.0L FWD	17	26	$28,459	$29,645
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan CXS 3.6L	17	27	$31,694	$33,015

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,673

$25,195

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,105

$26,245

Monthly Payment Estimate

$585 / month

$437 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Boldly styled and laden with high-tech features, the 2010 Acura TL is a solid value, though enthusiasts might find its overall ability lacking.

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is not just a good-looking vehicle; it handles and rides well, and when compared to its main rivals, it’s a value leader as well.

TCC Likes

Head-turning style
Athletic prowess
Excellent iPod interface, top-notch stereo

Fresh, bold exterior
Roomy interior
Strong value in the middle-spec models

TCC Dislikes

Head-turning style
Thick pillars often mean poor outward visibility
Confusing morass of buttons in center stack

Somewhat cheap look and feel on base model
Expensive to option fully at the top end
Handling isn’t as sharp as it could in the sportier CXS model

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

101.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

40.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

61.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

195.3

196.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

59.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

111.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.0

73.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

13.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x 0.4

12.4 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

12.6 x 1.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

18.4

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.0

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

38.8

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QFV

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/50R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QFV

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/50R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3721

3829

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

17 x 7

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.1

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

512

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

172 @ 4900

Engine Order Code

LAF

Displacement

3.5L/212

2.4L/145

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

182 @ 6700

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas L4

Fuel System

PGM-FI

SIDI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

- TBD -

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.49

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

MH7

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.31

3.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Buick LaCrosse

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4 Door Sedan CX

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

H-arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

8.1

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