2014 Acura TL vs 2014 Hyundai Azera vs 2014 Lexus ES

2014 Acura TL

2014 Hyundai Azera

2014 Lexus ES

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4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD	20	29	$33,827	$36,030
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Advance	20	29	$39,315	$41,960
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Special Edition	20	29	$35,216	$37,530
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Tech	20	29	$37,279	$39,760
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD	18	26	$37,113	$39,580
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Advance	18	26	$42,601	$45,510
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	18	26	$40,565	$43,310
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$40,565	$43,310

4-Door Sedan

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4-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ES 300h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	40	39	$37,000	$39,500
ES 350 4-Door Sedan	21	31	$34,300	$36,620

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,827

$28,946

$37,000

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,030

$31,000

$39,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$601 / month

$517 / month

$658 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Acura TL is an attractive, comfortable, well-appointed luxury sedan. Choose the SH-AWD model, and you have yourself a legitimate sport sedan, too.

The 2014 Hyundai Azera is a big, comfortable sedan that offers serious design appeal and a luxury-car ambiance.

The 2014 Lexus ES is an attractive package in its segment, and the hybrid model makes for a very compelling alternative to more expensive green luxury cars.

TCC Likes

Responsive, athletic driving feel (SH-AWD)
Awesome premium sound system
Luxurious interior

Strong, smooth powertrain
Refined ride
Nicely detailed design

Responsive powertrains
40-mpg city rating, in a large sedan (300h)
Library-quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

Techno-cluttered instrument panel
Inferior navigation interface
Small trunk

Tight center position in back seat
Tough ingress/egress in back
Lacks leading-edge tech features

Brake feel
Rearview camera not standard
Conservative exterior

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

36.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

40.3

37.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

54.2

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

58.3

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.6

37.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

107

100.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

45.5

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

54.6

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

194

193.3

192.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

57.9

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

112

111

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

16.3

12.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

36.5

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3605

3660

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

293 @ 6400

200 @ 5700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

255 @ 5200

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.3 L/204

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.65

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.72

3.04

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Hyundai Azera

Lexus ES 300h

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

7.8

7.9

4.6 (Est)

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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