Compare 2003 Acura TL - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,980 | $29,435 | $31,725 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,413 | $25,901 | $28,130 |
| Destination | $500 | $545 | $575 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Aluminum | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 8-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 5 Acura/Bose | 8 Performance | 7 Performance |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/60VR16.0 BSW AS | P215/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/60VR16.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 16" Machined Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Sequential Shift Control | SportShift | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.43 | 3.73 | 3.48 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 192.5 " | 176.6 " | 191.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.6 " | 67.9 " | 71.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 53.7 " | 55.5 " | 57.3 " |
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 225 @ 5,600 Rpm | 215 @ 5,800 Rpm | 210 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 216 @ 4,700 Rpm | 218 @ 3,800 Rpm | 220 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.5 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 92 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.39 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.44/3.27 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,492 Lbs. | 3,255 Lbs. | 3,439 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,465 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 " | 105.1 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 61.1 " | 58.9 " | 60.8 " |
| Rear Track | 60.4 " | 58.5 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.4 '' | 17.1 '' | 18.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .29 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 42.7 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 30.2 " | 35.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 " | 39.1 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 37.7 " | 36.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 52.8 " | 55.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | 53.9 " | 55.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 " | 52.6 " | 56.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 53.5 " | 55.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.3 Cu.ft. | 10.1 Cu.ft. | 14.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.3 Cu.ft. | 10.1 Cu.ft. | 14.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.2 Gal. | 17.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Head Restraint | poor | N/A | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
