2012 Acura TL vs. Its Competition

2012 Acura TL 4-door Sedan 2WD Advance Angular Front Exterior View
Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

If you're considering a lease, keep the 2012 Honda Acura TL in mind; the automaker has been offering some attractive ones.

2012 Acura TL 4-door Sedan 2WD Advance Angular Front Exterior View2012 Acura TL
Browse Used Listings		2012 Audi A4 4-door Avant Wagon Auto quattro 2.0T Premium Angular Front Exterior View2012 Audi A4
Browse Used Listings		2012 Cadillac CTS Touring Edition2012 Cadillac CTS
Browse Used Listings		2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class
Browse Used Listings		2011 Nissan Maxima 4-door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S Angular Front Exterior View2012 Nissan Maxima
Browse Used Listings		2012 Volkswagen CC 4-door Sedan Lux Angular Front Exterior View2012 Volkswagen CC
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Quick Specs
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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.
8.2
The 2012 Audi A4 provides an engaging driving experience, impressive in-cabin technology, and surprisingly great fuel efficiency—making it a good everyday driver among premium sedans.
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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.
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With a new base four-cylinder engine, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes even more sense for value-conscious (yet image-conscious) luxury shoppers.
7.8
The 2012 Nissan Maxima is a great pick if you want a stylish, sporty, comfortable, and lavishly trimmed sedan; serious sport-sedan enthusiasts should look elsewhere, however.
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Value-minded sedan shoppers who are willing to sacrifice a little practicality in the name of style will find a lot to like in the 2012 Volkswagen CC.
MSRP From     
$35,705$32,500$35,915$34,800$32,420$28,515
Gas Mileage     
17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Gas V6Turbocharged Gas I4Gas V6Turbocharged Gas I4Gas V6Turbocharged Gas I4
EPA Class     
Mid-SizeCompact CarsMid-SizeCompactMid-SizeCompact
Style Name     
4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium4-Door Sedan 3.0L RWD4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S4-Door Sedan Manual Sport PZEV
Drivetrain     
Front-Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555554
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
4 Door SedanSedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan
Transmission     
AutomaticContinuously Variable RatioManualAutomaticContinuously VariableManual
Detailed Spec Comparison
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