2020 Acura TLX vs 2020 Buick Regal

2020 Acura TLX

2020 Buick Regal

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2.4L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX 2.4L FWD	23	33	$31,342	$33,000
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/Technology Pkg	23	33	$34,847	$36,700
TLX 3.5L FWD	20	31	$34,374	$36,200
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	31	$38,068	$40,100
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD	20	29	$36,268	$38,200
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD PMC Edition	20	29	$46,452	$48,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	20	29	$43,610	$45,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	20	29	$39,963	$42,100

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4-Door Sedan Avenir FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Regal Sportback 4-Door Sedan Avenir FWD	22	32	$34,482	$35,770
Regal Sportback 4-Door Sedan Essence AWD	21	29	$32,650	$33,870
Regal Sportback 4-Door Sedan Essence FWD	22	32	$30,626	$31,770
Regal Sportback 4-Door Sedan FWD	22	32	$25,344	$25,370
Regal Sportback 4-Door Sedan GS AWD	19	27	$37,663	$39,070
Regal Sportback 4-Door Sedan Preferred FWD	22	32	$26,963	$27,970
Regal TourX 5-Door Wgn AWD	21	29	$29,340	$29,370
Regal TourX 5-Door Wgn Essence AWD	21	29	$33,807	$35,070
Regal TourX 5-Door Wgn Preferred AWD	21	29	$31,783	$32,970

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,342

$34,482

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,000

$35,770

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$596 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Athletic and well-appointed, the 2020 Acura TLX is an appealing mid-size luxury sedan, although the competition is fierce.

The 2020 Buick Regal is offered in a wide lineup, but you’ll need to shop closely for the best value here.

TCC Likes

Sporty A-Spec offered with 4-cylinder
Quiet interior, comfortable ride
Powerful, fuel-efficient V-6

European flair
Good power
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Unexciting exterior styling
Tight interior dimensions
Confusing two-screen display setup

Safety tech too costly
So-so fuel economy
Takes premium unleaded

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

36.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

54.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

111.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

190.7

192.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

60.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

31.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

16.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

41.0

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR17

245/40R19

Rear Tire Order Code

RMI

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR17

245/40R19

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

RMI

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3505

3840

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 x - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

182 @ 4500

260 @ 2000-5200

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

206 @ 6800

250 @ 5400

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

4.69

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.57

2.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

3.01

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

1.00

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

1.92

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

2.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

3.30

Trans Order Code

M3D

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

2.44

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

0.75

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.44

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Clutch Size (in)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Buick Regal Sportback

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

4-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

6.6

6.9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

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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