2012 Acura TL vs 2012 Cadillac CTS

2012 Acura TL

2012 Cadillac CTS

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4-Door Sedan 2WD Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan 2WD Automatic	20	29	$33,526	$35,705
4-Door Sedan SH-AWD Automatic	18	26	$36,812	$39,255
4-Door Sedan 2WD Tech Automatic	20	29	$36,979	$39,435
4-Door Sedan 2WD Advance Automatic	20	29	$39,015	$41,635
4-Door Sedan SH-AWD Tech Automatic	18	26	$40,264	$42,985
4-Door Sedan SH-AWD Tech Manual	17	25	$40,264	$42,985
4-Door Sedan SH-AWD Advance Automatic	18	26	$42,300	$45,185

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4-Door Sedan 3.0L RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan 3.0L RWD	16	26	$33,939	$35,915
2-Door Coupe RWD	18	27	$36,585	$38,715
5-Door Wagon 3.0L RWD	18	27	$36,869	$39,015
4-Door Sedan 3.0L RWD Luxury	16	26	$36,902	$39,050
4-Door Sedan 3.0L AWD	18	27	$36,963	$39,115
2-Door Coupe AWD	18	27	$38,381	$40,615
5-Door Wagon 3.0L AWD	18	26	$38,664	$40,915
5-Door Wagon 3.0L RWD Luxury	18	27	$39,831	$42,150
4-Door Sedan 3.0L AWD Luxury	18	27	$39,926	$42,250
4-Door Sedan 3.6L RWD Performance	18	27	$39,964	$42,290
2-Door Coupe RWD Performance	18	27	$41,532	$43,950
5-Door Wagon 3.0L AWD Luxury	18	26	$41,627	$44,050
4-Door Sedan 3.6L AWD Performance	18	26	$41,759	$44,190
5-Door Wagon 3.6L RWD Performance	18	26	$41,759	$44,190
2-Door Coupe AWD Performance	18	27	$43,328	$45,850
5-Door Wagon 3.6L AWD Performance	18	26	$43,555	$46,090
2-Door Coupe RWD Premium	18	27	$45,501	$48,150
4-Door Sedan 3.6L RWD Premium	18	27	$45,634	$48,290
5-Door Wagon 3.6L RWD Premium	18	26	$47,013	$49,750
2-Door Coupe AWD Premium	18	27	$47,297	$50,050
4-Door Sedan 3.6L AWD Premium	18	26	$47,429	$50,190
5-Door Wagon 3.6L AWD Premium	18	26	$48,809	$51,650
2-Door Coupe	14	19	$59,106	$63,215
4-Door Sedan	14	19	$59,106	$63,215
5-Door Wagon 6.2L	14	19	$59,106	$63,215

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,526

$33,939

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,705

$35,915

Monthly Payment Estimate

$595 / month

$599 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Acura TL is a surprisingly well-rounded luxury sedan, with a host of advanced tech features, and in top SH-AWD trim morphs into a complete and compelling sport sedan.

It has a styling leg up, and the 2012 Cadillac CTS backs up its looks with good dynamics, good build quality and a competitive set of body styles and options.

TCC Likes

Top-notch true-luxury interior
Poise and responsiveness (SH-AWD)
Nice sound system and iPod integration

Brash, dynamic styling
Top-notch interior quality
Tech features ahead of the class

TCC Dislikes

Overwhelming center-stack layout
Balky automatic transmission
Small trunk

Cabin can seem busy, glitzy
In need of a weight-loss program
Manual gearbox feels balky

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

56.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

98.0

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

42.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

194.0

191.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

58.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.3

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

113.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.0

72.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

13.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x - TBD -

12.4 x 1.0

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

12.4 x 1.26

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

18.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QCH

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P235/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

QCH

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P235/55HR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3858

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

223 @ 5700

Engine Order Code

LFW

Displacement

3.5L/212

3.0L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

270 @ 7000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SIDI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.53

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.33

Trans Order Code

MN6

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.72

3.42

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.15

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.79

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Cadillac CTS Sedan

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Independent SLA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.71

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

8.1

9.8

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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