Compare 2015 Acura TLX vs 2015 Buick Lacrosse vs 2015 Hyundai Genesis

2015 Acura TLX
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2015 Buick Lacrosse
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2015 Hyundai Genesis
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Select style
4-Door Sedan FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
TLX 4-Door Sedan FWD 24 35 $29,584 $31,445
TLX 4-Door Sedan FWD Tech 24 35 $33,337 $35,500
TLX 4-Door Sedan FWD V6 21 34 $33,170 $35,320
TLX 4-Door Sedan FWD V6 Advance 21 34 $39,908 $42,600
TLX 4-Door Sedan FWD V6 Tech 21 34 $36,923 $39,375
TLX 4-Door Sedan SH-AWD V6 Advance 21 31 $41,944 $44,800
TLX 4-Door Sedan SH-AWD V6 Tech 21 31 $38,959 $41,575
Select style
4-Door Sedan Base FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Base FWD 25 36 $32,289 $33,635
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan FWD 18 28 $30,909 $31,065
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather AWD 17 26 $37,180 $38,730
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather FWD 25 36 $34,296 $35,725
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I AWD 17 26 $38,880 $40,500
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I FWD 18 28 $36,504 $38,025
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium II FWD 18 28 $38,371 $39,970
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4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L AWD 16 25 $37,978 $40,500
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L RWD 18 29 $35,659 $38,000
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V8 5.0L RWD 15 23 $47,665 $51,500
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Base w/Black Seats 16 25 $26,547 $27,950
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Base w/Gray Seats 16 25 $26,547 $27,950
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Ultimate w/Black Seats 16 25 $32,441 $34,600
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Ultimate w/Tan Seats 16 25 $32,441 $34,600
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Base w/Black Seats 16 24 $25,425 $26,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Base w/Gray Seats 16 24 $25,425 $26,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual R-Spec 16 24 $27,696 $29,500
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Ultimate w/Black Seats 16 24 $31,324 $33,400
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Ultimate w/Tan Seats 16 24 $31,324 $33,400

Pricing

Invoice Price
$29,584
$32,289
$37,978

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,445
$33,635
$40,500

Monthly Payment Estimate
$524 / month
$561 / month
$675 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.6
7.8
8.8

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Acura TLX offers impressive performance, ample features, and smart value. The Buick LaCrosse is both supremely comfortable and excellent on gas, but we'd point you to the Premium versions if you're seriously considering one. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is no longer just a great luxury-car value; it's a legitimate alternative to the heavyweights.

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Fuel Economy

City
24 mpg 25 mpg 16 mpg

Highway
35 mpg 36 mpg 25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Compact Cars Midsize Cars Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)
93.3 100.0 107.7

Second Hip Room (in)
54.9 53.9 54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 57.4 58.3

Second Head Room (in)
36.7 37.3 38.2

Passenger Capacity
5 5 5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.4 56.0 57.1

Front Leg Room (in)
42.6 41.7 45.7

Front Hip Room (in)
55.3 55.2 55.7

Second Leg Room (in)
34.5 40.5 35

Front Head Room (in)
37.2 38.0 41.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
62.8 61.7 64.1

Length, Overall (in)
190.3 196.9 196.5

Height, Overall (in)
57 59.2 58.3

Track Width, Rear (in)
63.1 62.0 65.3

Wheelbase (in)
109.3 111.7 118.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73 73.1 74.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - TBD - 5.1

Liftover Height (in)
- NA -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.2 10.8 15.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 11.7 x 1.2 13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 11.5 x 0.5 12.4

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc Pwr 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.2 16.6 20.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.2 36.8 36.2

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Pwr Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- 15.2 -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- 2.75 -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- NA -

Tires

Front Tire Size
P225/55VR17 P225/55R17 P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA RA9 NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P225/55VR17 P225/55R17 P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code
NA RA9 NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3483 3756 -

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 17 x - TBD - 18 X 8

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 17 x - TBD - 18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
206 @ 6800 182 @ 6700 311 @ 6000

Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4 Gas/Electric I4 Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
182 @ 4500 172 @ 4900 293 @ 5000

Engine Order Code
NA LUK NA

Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.4L/145 3.8 L/231

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 36 25

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 25 16

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 29 19

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.22 2.94 2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.18 2.96 2.40

Trans Order Code
NA MHH NA

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22 1.45 1.19

Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.48 - 0.56

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.75 0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.08 4.58 3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.57 2.64 3.91

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 1.91 1.61

Trans Type
8 6 8

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 - 0.64

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.96 1.00 1.00

Clutch Size (in)
- NA -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Acura TLX Buick LaCrosse Hyundai Genesis

Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut NA Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link 4-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link NA Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front
Strut MacPherson Strut Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- N/A -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - TBD - -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- N/A -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- NA -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7.0 NA -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 6.1 9.3

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- NA -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- NA -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- NA -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- NA -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- 9.6 -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 438 -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 120 150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
--

Rollover Rating

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