Acura prices 2009 TSX just below $30k
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Acura announced pricing for the 2009 TSX, and for $29,675 (including shipping) you can run off in the base model of Acura's entry-level sedan. The stretched and widened TSX starts just $770 more than the outgoing model, and for $32,775 you can outfit the new TSX with Acura's technology package, which includes navigation, upgraded audio, AcuraLink and XM with real-time traffic. Buyers can opt for the six-speed manual or the five-speed auto 'box at no additional charge. Sales will begin on April 24th.
Acura's full press release is posted after the jump and you can read through our First Drive of the Acura TSX here.
Gallery: First Drive: 2009 Acura TSX
Gallery: 2009 Acura TSX
PRESS RELEASE
Acura Announces Pricing For All-New 2009 TSX
04/14/2008 -TORRANCE, Calif. - Acura today announced pricing for the all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan that will go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide on April 24th.
The completely redesigned TSX will be available in two versions: the generously appointed TSX and the fully-featured TSX with Technology Package. MSRP pricing for the TSX is $28,960 and the TSX with Technology Packages is $32,060. The 2009 TSX is available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic for no additional charge. Although the new TSX surpasses the previous generation in virtually every way, pricing for the 2009 model represents a modest 4.3 percent sales weighted average price increase. Destination and Handling is not included in MSRP, and for the 2009 TSX remains unchanged at $715.
"The all-new TSX is loaded with more technology, better performance, additional comfort and enhanced safety to make it one of the most desirable sedans in its class," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "We expect the dramatically improved 2009 model to set even more sales records than its predecessor."
With Acura's new "Keen Edge Dynamic" styling, a clean and efficient i-VTEC® DOHC 4-cylinder engine, a choice of automatic or manual transmission, and the driving character that is an Acura trademark, the 2009 TSX is anticipated increase sales as Acura's entry-level sports sedan. Major advances in handling, ride comfort, interior refinement, safety features, improved fuel economy, and lower emissions contribute to the new TSX's appeal.
In addition to its 3.0-inches greater width and 2.6-inches wider track, the 2009 TSX has a 1.3-inches longer wheelbase and 2.4 inches more overall length. Along with greater interior roominess, these dimensions combine with the TSX's new suspension to provide more agile handling and improved ride quality. Generous standard appointments include leather trim, power moonroof, HID headlights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and a high power audio system with XM® Radio along with USB port connectivity. The 2009 TSX enhances safety with its new Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) front body structure.
The TSX's Technology Package features a wide array of technology including the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, Zagat® restaurant information, and rearview camera; AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System; AcuraLink® Real-time traffic with an all-new Traffic Rerouting™ function; AcuraLink® weather with current and future weather information; a 10-speaker Acura/ELS® Premium Sound System with multi-format 6-disc DVD-Audio changer, AM/FM tuner, XM® Satellite Radio, Note function for XM® Radio, and Dolby Pro Logic II; and a GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system.
The Acura/ELS® system, all-new for 2009, is tuned by 6-time Grammy® award winning sound engineer Elliot Scheiner. This 10-speaker Acura/ELS™ Premium Surround Sound System with DVD-Audio (that is 500 times clearer than traditional CD) delivers studio quality sound along with a new Note function for XM® Radio that makes it easy to identify songs to recall at a later date.
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 268 dealers within the United States. The 2008 Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV and the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
cly 6:35PM (4/14/2008)
What I really want to know is how much they will rape Canadian buyers.
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SPF 7:06PM (4/14/2008)
Probably 7~8K more...
psarhjinian 9:37PM (4/14/2008)
That does suck, doesn't it? Acura really gouges the Canadian market. And no, having the pleasure of buying a CSX does not make it better.
Khalid 2:55AM (4/15/2008)
30k is I4 Accord pricing up here!
cly 11:19AM (4/15/2008)
Does it matter how much they're pricing the I4 Accord? The fact remains they are screwing Canadian across the board. It's 20k in the US. They won't stop screwing us over unless people stop buying fugly and overpriced crap. I've owned 4 Honda, my current S2000 will be the last Honda I'll ever own. I'm going to let my money do the talking to Honda.
mk 6:39PM (4/14/2008)
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!
30k for that!!!!
Those looks, barely more than 200 horsepower, and that sort of pricetag?
Good luck.
I think I hear Infiniti dealers laughing from here, as they order more G35 sedans for inventory. I can only imagine how much Hyundai and Pontiac dealers are lauging about this as they prep their new Genesis sedans, and G8 sedans, respectively.
If only Subaru dealers could market the Legacy GT Limited, they'd be laughing too. They are puzzled, looking around an empty showroom and all Outback/Impreza/Tribeca inventories. :rolleyes:
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3seriesisking 6:41PM (4/14/2008)
I agree. I don't know where Acura was going with this one.
Chris 6:53PM (4/14/2008)
To be fair, the G35 with similiar options will be thousands of dollars more. Obviously the G35 is a better car for any car enthusiast, but the TSX doesn't really seem to be marketed to 'us' anymore. It's trying to fill a gas mileage/technology niche whereas the previous (and hugely successful) one was filling a sporty niche. I don't think it will be long before we see a TSX Type-S (hopefully with an LSD).
halogenrepublic 6:57PM (4/14/2008)
They have got to be kidding! $30k for THAT?!
DomManganelli 6:56PM (4/14/2008)
if i reaaaalllly want an acura at this price i'd rather buy a used tl... this looks like an accord trying to be a toyota camry
Franz 8:02PM (4/14/2008)
Personally I wouldn't compare the two, but I was shopping for a new G35 Sport to replace my 06 G35x, and by the time I added the technology package (which meant adding the Premium and Navigation packages) the price was already $39+k. That's a full 7 grand cheaper than the fully loaded TSX. Sure the Infiniti is a better buy IMO, but I'm sure Acura will sell quite a few of these based on the fact that it's a lot cheaper alone.
Franz 8:18PM (4/14/2008)
Crap... I meant 7 grand more expensive.
Xcountryflyer 8:24PM (4/14/2008)
The saving grace is that there is not a lot at $30K fully-loaded. Some people really want an "Acura", which isn't even that prestigious over a loaded Honda Accord EX V6 that would blow this 200HP slow poke out of the water.
1337 1:14AM (4/15/2008)
If you have 30k to blow on a Honda product, why take a 200hp I4 TSX over a loaded V6 Accord?
Iso 7:55AM (4/15/2008)
Wasn't the TSX with the A-spec package just over 27k a few years ago? WTF happened?
klundquist 10:31AM (4/15/2008)
@Franz:
I just bought a G35 S w/Nav and Premium for 33k.
You dont need the tech package unless you REALLY want adaptative cruise and a backup cam. Both of which weren't worth the extra 2k IMO.
Granted I'm talking negotiated pricing and we're talking MSRP on the Acura - but I figured I'd throw that out there to help you if you wanted the new G.
I couldn't see a G getting to 40k unless its a fully loaded AWD.
Marko 6:51PM (4/14/2008)
I don't know why but when I saw the picture I immediately thought of a Saturn.
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Velocity 7:10PM (4/14/2008)
Exactly, the Saturn designers must be proud!
epilonious 7:47PM (4/14/2008)
Amen.
First thought on that picture was "when did the TSX become a saturn!?"
Tagg 11:20PM (4/14/2008)
Its the grill and the solid bar at the top of it. I thought the same and I almost slapped myself because I hate the "It looks like..." but in the case you could toss a square red badge in the middle and you have a Saturn.