With the new TLX, Acura has the chance to reposition its brand back in the sporty vein it enjoyed with cars like the Integra.
It'll have to tackle some notable recent successes and a possible new one.
There's the Audi A4, a perennial favorite with buyers looking for all-wheel drive and a luxury pedigree, and the Mercedes-Benz CLA, a brand-new take on luxury that's an unqualified hit in its maiden year thanks to excellent styling and packaging of features.
The Lincoln MKZ is keeping its struggling brand afloat with great looks, taut handling, and a premium--not quite luxury--appeal.
Finally, the new Chrysler 200 has dramatic looks and the same four/six split under the hood as the Acura, with a lower base price balancing out its more proletariat badging.
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The 2015 Acura TLX offers impressive performance, ample features, and smart value. |
The 2015 Audi A4 and S4 sedans are tech-laden, trim, handsome alternatives to the other expected German cars, as well as one very good American one. |
The 2015 Chrysler 200 can fetch a premium for its style and its horsepower--but rear-seat room and handling are better bargains elsewhere. |
The 2015 MKZ has great potential as a contemporary sports sedan--it's the Lincoln heritage that's missing. |
The 2015 CLA is a small Mercedes done right, with enough of the brand's style and refinement mixed with a dash of youthfulness. |
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| $31,445 | $35,500 | $21,995 | $35,190 | $31,500 |
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| 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan LX FWD | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 FWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | FrontTrak Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
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| 2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Audi A4 | 2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Chrysler 200 | 2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Lincoln MKZ | 2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class | |
