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Acura TLX
2020 Acura TLX
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$33,000
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6.9
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2020 Nissan Maxima
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$34,250
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6.8
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Overview

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.3 ft³

Photos

Acura TLX
2018-2020 Acura TLX Sedan Rear Three-Quarter Left Side View
2018-2020 Acura TLX Sedan Dashboard Layout
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Nissan Maxima
2019-2020 Nissan Maxima Side View
2019-2020 Nissan Maxima Steering Wheel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
206 hp @ 6800 rpm
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
182 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.2 ft
N/A

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/55HR17
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire
P225/55HR17
P245/45VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
24 MPG
City
23 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
18 gallons
Cruising Range City
395.6 miles
360 miles
Cruising Range Highway
567.6 miles
540 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
190.7 in
192.8 in
Height
57 in
56.5 in
Max Width
73 in
73.2 in
Front Width
62.8 in
62.4 in
Rear Width
63.1 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
109.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.6 in
45 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.2 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.5 in
56.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.3 in
54.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.5 in
34.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.7 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.4 in
55.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.9 in
53.5 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,505 lbs
3,552 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.3 ft³
14.3 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Fathom Blue Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Carnelian Red Tintcoat
  • Gun Metallic
  • Pearl White Tricoat
  • Super Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Performance Red Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
  • Graystone, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
  • Parchment, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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