2022 Acura TLX vs 2022 Cadillac CT5

2022 Acura TLX

2022 Cadillac CT5

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX FWD	22	31	$37,937	$38,900
TLX FWD w/A-Spec Package	22	30	$43,366	$45,650
TLX FWD w/Technology Package	22	31	$40,848	$42,900
TLX SH-AWD	21	29	$40,078	$41,100
TLX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	21	29	$45,452	$47,850
TLX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	21	29	$47,292	$49,900
TLX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	21	29	$42,938	$45,100
TLX Type S SH-AWD	19	25	$50,887	$53,700
TLX Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD	19	24	$51,644	$54,500

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4-Door Sedan Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT5 4-Door Sedan Luxury	23	33	$35,430	$37,295
CT5 4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury	23	33	$39,705	$41,795
CT5 4-Door Sedan Sport	23	33	$40,845	$42,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,937

$35,430

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,900

$37,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$648 / month

$622 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Sized, outfitted, and powered like a mid-size luxury sedan but priced like a smaller one, the 2022 Acura TLX is a must-add to any shopping list.

The 2022 Cadillac CT5 comes in a variety of sporty flavors, now topped by the most-powerful Cadillac ever, the CT5-V Blackwing.

TCC Likes

Wonderful powertrains
Great ride and handling
Tons of features

Sleek lines
Powerful engines
Slick-shfting 10-speed automatic

TCC Dislikes

Clunky infotainment
Some interior miscues
Relatively limited lineup

Styling can be controversial
Trails rivals for luxury
Limited rear-seat head room

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.4

- TBD -

Front Hip Room (in)

55.8

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.9

37.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

63.9

Wheelbase (in)

113

116

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

193.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

57.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

11.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

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 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/50VR18

245/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QBC

Front Tire Size

P235/50VR18

245/45R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBC

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3709

3659

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 x - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

258 @ 1500-4000

Engine Order Code

LSY

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

235 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo 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)

5.25

4.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

2.85

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.15

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

1.00

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

4.87

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

2.99

Trans Order Code

MQ2

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.80

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.85

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.28

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Cadillac CT5

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Five-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

7.0

6.5

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

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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