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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#11
Best 2014 Midsize Luxury Sedans
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Based on 16 rankings.
#14
Best 2013 Midsize Luxury SUVs
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Based on 17 rankings.

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2014 Acura TL
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$14,829
13 listings nationwide

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2013 Acura ZDX
SH-AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$50,920
3 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2014 Acura TL
FWD
Rob Feeman Preview:

As it awaits a next-generation makeover tentatively scheduled for 2015, as well as a rumored name change to the TLX, the Acura TL midsize luxury sedan remains unchanged for 2014. Altho...

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2013 Acura ZDX
SH-AWD
Patricia Mayo Preview:

Three is apparently not a charm for Acura's ZDX. Just over 600 sold wasn't quite Acura's target for 2012, so for this fourth and final production run, Acura pulled out all the stops fo...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2014 Acura TL
FWD
50
Angel writes:
Great tuning potential
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Guru9BCJ5F writes:
Transmission was quite weird. Steering was a bit too much considering the power was not really there on the i4...
Handling Ranked 2014 Lexus GS better.
"It is a lot smoother and in Sport makes it nice and firm. The TL had pretty jerky steering at all speeds."
Looks/Style Ranked 2014 Lexus GS better.
"The TL trunk and grill make the car look like a stove. "
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Michael writes:
Really enjoy it
Back Seats Ranked 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class worse.
"Alittle more leg room"
Value Ranked 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class worse.
"The price"
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2013 Acura ZDX
SH-AWD
5
GuruYJ5T writes:
I like it and no one has one, drives nice and features are great.
Back Seats Ranked 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT Coupe RWD worse.
"none"
Family Car Ranked 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT Coupe RWD worse.
"back seat and cargo room"
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Specs

2014 Acura TL
FWD
2013 Acura ZDX
SH-AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
16 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
29 MPG
23 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18.5 gal 21 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
280 hp @ 6,200 RPM
300 hp @ 6,300 RPM
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
270 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
11.2:1
Displacement
3,500 cc
3,700 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.66 in
3.54 in x 3.78 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 3 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 3 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 4 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.5 in 42.2 in
Back Legroom 36.2 in 35.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.1 cu ft 27.5 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,500 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,500 lbs
Exterior
Length 194 in 192.4 in
Width 74 in 85.6 in
Height 57.2 in 62.8 in
Wheelbase 109.3 in 108.3 in

Available Options

2014 Acura TL
FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Basque Red Pearl II
  • Bellanova White Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Silver Moon
  • Still Night Pearl
2013 Acura ZDX
SH-AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aspen White Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Palladium Metallic

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