Compare 2012 Acura TSX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $31,360 | $33,795 | $37,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,506 | $31,430 | $34,500 |
| Destination | $895 | $895 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| 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 And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 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 | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | 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/metal-look | Leather |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 Performance | 13 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 194W | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Safety Connect | BMW Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 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), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| 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 And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/50VR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/45VR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 245/45VR17 | 255/40WR10 |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| 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 | Regular | Regular |
| 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 | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Vehicle Stability Assist | Standard | DSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Optional | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.44 | 3.73 | 3.23 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 189.2 " | 180.3 " | 178.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.4 " | 70.9 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 56.1 " | 55.8 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 201 @ 7,000 Rpm | 204 @ 6,400 Rpm | 230 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 170 @ 4,300 Rpm | 185 @ 4,800 Rpm | 200 @ 2,750 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 89 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.43/3.90 " | 3.27/3.03 " | 3.35/3.46 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,599 Lbs. | 3,455 Lbs. | 3,527 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,431 Lbs. | 4,630 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,058 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 107.5 " | 108.7 " |
| Front Track | 62.2 " | 60.4 " | 59.1 " |
| Rear Track | 62.2 " | 60.4 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 16.7 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .28 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 43.9 " | 41.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.3 " | 30.6 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.6 " | 37.2 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.9 " | 36.7 " | 38.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.6 " | 54.1 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.2 " | 53.7 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 54.4 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 52.7 " | 55.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 31.5 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 66.2 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 48.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | 86 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. | 16.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | acceptable | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | poor | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | marginal | poor | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | acceptable | good |
