The 2014 Acura TL lands somewhere between the realms of the sport- and luxury-sedan markets.
In its base form, it's a little more expensive and a little larger than the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
It's closer in size to the BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but it's significantly less expensive than any of them–unless you option out a TL SH-AWD.
The Cadillac CTS makes for another solid rival.
It's offered with rear-wheel drive, great handling, and a variety of powertrains, and it's been redesigned for 2014.
The Nissan Maxima has a very similar personality to the base TL, with its front-drive and V-6 layout–and it has a really lovely interior, too.
The Hyundai Genesis sedan offers luxury at a value–and while its interior is about as good as the TL's, the V-6 performance just isn't quite as rewarding as the Acura's.
Finally, there's the VW CC, with its stylish interior and excellent gas mileage, but it's not a sports sedan in the least.
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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 Audi A4 and S4 are trim, tech-savvy alternatives to the usual German luxury sedans, and to one stunningly good American one. |
The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan scales up the ATS' handsome profile and spot-on handling, and tops it off with a winning Vsport edition. |
For those who have a want a value-oriented car that projects the right image, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes a lot of sense. |
The 2014 Nissan Maxima isn't the enthusiast car it claims to be, but it is a more luxurious, more stylish option than many of its competitors. |
The 2014 Volkswagen CC eschews a little practicality in the name of fashion; but even some who need to use it as a sedan will find it a worthwhile compromise. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $36,030 | $33,800 | $39,495 | $35,800 | $31,290 | $31,795 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas V6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD | 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 2-Door Coupe RWD | 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD | 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S | 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport PZEV *Ltd Avail* |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | FrontTrak Sedan | 2 Door Coupe | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2014 Acura TL vs. 2014 Audi A4 | 2014 Acura TL vs. 2014 Cadillac CTS | 2014 Acura TL vs. 2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2014 Acura TL vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima | 2014 Acura TL vs. 2014 Volkswagen CC | |
