2011 Acura TL vs 2011 Dodge Charger vs 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 Acura TL

2011 Dodge Charger

2011 Nissan Maxima

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4-Door Sedan 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD	18	26	$32,856	$35,305
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD Tech	18	26	$36,277	$39,035
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD Tech 18 Wheels	18	26	$37,194	$40,035
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$39,532	$42,585
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech HPT	17	25	$40,449	$43,585
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$39,532	$42,585
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech HPT	17	25	$40,449	$43,585
TL 4-Door Sedan SH-AWD	17	25	$36,112	$38,855

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4-Door Sedan Mopar 11 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Charger 4-Door Sedan Mopar 11 RWD	16	25	$29,108	$30,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT AWD	15	23	$31,086	$32,545
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Max AWD	15	23	$31,086	$32,545
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Max RWD	16	25	$29,108	$30,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Plus AWD	15	23	$31,086	$32,545
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Plus RWD	16	25	$29,108	$30,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT RWD	16	25	$29,108	$30,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan Rallye Plus RWD	18	27	$24,508	$25,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan Rallye RWD	18	27	$24,508	$25,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan Road/Track RWD	16	25	$29,108	$30,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan SE RWD	18	27	$24,508	$25,395

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4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima 4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S	19	26	$29,081	$31,750
Maxima 4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SV	19	26	$31,550	$34,450
Maxima 4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg	19	26	$31,550	$34,450
Maxima 4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg	19	26	$31,550	$34,450

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,856

$29,108

$29,081

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,305

$30,395

$31,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$588 / month

$507 / month

$529 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If the bold exterior is to your liking, the 2011 Acura TL is a solid luxury value—and the SH-AWD has true sport-sedan chops.

The Charger R/T is a passionate play in a niche full of milquetoast four-doors. You don't have to wear a mullet to love it and own it.

The 2011 Nissan Maxima is no longer primarily a sport sedan; think of it as comfortable and refined first, with its sportiness a bonus, and you’ll be happy.

TCC Likes

Attractive, high-quality interior
Poise and responsiveness (SH-AWD)
Nice sound system and iPod integration

Brash, American muscle-car look
Thrilling, throbbing V-8
Improved interior design

Responsive handling and great steering
Stylish interior
Quiet, absorbent ride

TCC Dislikes

Exterior detailing
Overwhelming center-stack layout
Sluggish automatic transmission

Vague steering with AWD
Thirsty V-8
Not quite a lux-car ride

V-6 doesn't feel sporty with CVT automatic
Overly light steering feel
Lacks headroom in back

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

16 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

25 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Large

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

40.1

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

38.6

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

56.1

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

59.5

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

104.7

95.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

36.6

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

57.9

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

41.8

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

56.2

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.0

75.0

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

63.4

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

5.1

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

195.3

199.9

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

58.4

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

120.2

109.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

15.4

14.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

13.6 x 1.26

12.60 x 1.10

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

12.6 x 0.87

12.13 x 0.63

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

19.1

20.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

40.0

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.0

14.4

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.7

37.4

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45ZR20

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TVH

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45ZR20

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

TVH

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3721

4253

3540

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

20 x 8.0

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

20 x 8.0

18 x 8.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.1

14.0

9.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

730

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

160

130

Engine

Fuel System

PGM-FI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

395 @ 4200

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EZH

Displacement

3.5L/212

5.7L/345

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

370 @ 5250

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas V8

Gas V6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Continuously Variable

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

3.59

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.49

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

3.16

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.19

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.31

3.92

5.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Dodge Charger

Nissan Maxima

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4dr Sdn

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.63

0.83

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

1.06

1.00

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Performance

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Performance

Independent Strut

Emissions

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

8.9

9.8

8.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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