2010 Acura TL vs. the 2010 Infiniti G37
July 16th, 2010
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The 2010 Acura TL
Other than award winning resale value and top quality ratings by Consumer Reports and JD Power, what is different from a 2010 Acura TL and a 2010 Infiniti G37 Base, you might ask? Scott Henley, the General Manager of Acura Carland was posing this question- this is what some of the answers were discussed-
Acura Advantages
The 2010 Acura TL 5-Spd AT has the following advantages over the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan Base:
The 2010 Acura TL 5-Spd AT has the following advantages over the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan Base:
PRICING AND WARRANTY
Destination Charge on TL 5-Spd AT is $5 less than G37 Sedan Base.
ALG Residual Value after 36 months is 57% on TL 5-Spd AT while 55% on G37 Sedan Base.
ALG Residual Value after 60 months is 43% on TL 5-Spd AT while 39% on G37 Sedan Base.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Memory Adjustments are Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
Power Moonroof is Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
Voice Acitivated Controls are Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
Front Memory Seat is Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
Front Heated Seats are Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
USB Port is Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
Surround Sound is Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
Auto Dimming Interior Mirror is Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Compression Ratio is 11.2 on TL 5-Spd AT while 11.0 on G37 Sedan Base.
SAFETY
NHTSA Front Passenger Crash Test rating is 5* on TL 5-Spd AT while 4* on G37 Sedan Base.
Advanced Body Structure is Standard on TL 5-Spd AT while Not Available on G37 Sedan Base.
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
TL 5-Spd AT has 8.3 more inches in Length than G37 Sedan Base.
TL 5-Spd AT has 4.2 more inches in Width than G37 Sedan Base.
TL 5-Spd AT has 3.4 more inches of Front Track Width than G37 Sedan Base.
TL 5-Spd AT has 3.6 more inches of Rear Track Width than G37 Sedan Base.
TL 5-Spd AT has 0.8 more inches of Ground Clearance than G37 Sedan Base.
TL 5-Spd AT has 1.5 inches more of Rear Legroom than G37 Sedan Base.
TL 5-Spd AT has 2.6 inches more of Front Shoulder Room than G37 Sedan Base.
TL 5-Spd AT has 1.0 inches more of Rear Shoulder Room than G37 Sedan Base.
Okay, maybe I stretched the evolvement of the question, but the substance is what matters. The 2010 is a MUST DRIVE. I have asked several 2010 TL drivers during the Acura Carland Owner Clinics, how they are enjoying their TL. The main response I get is “This Car Blows Me Away!” Resounding, yes, but let’s take a look at the field. Many Manufacturers within the Luxury Lines have hit the Panic Button, and Regressed R&D. Not Acura… Awards in Quality and Resale, back that up. Accident Avoidance, State of the Art Technology Packages have simply become what Acura is!
So if you are considering a BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, and you would like to cash in on Quality and Value. Please allow me to tempt you with the all new 2010 Acura TL… It truly is PRECISION! Also, Acura Carland is participating in the 2010 “DRIVEN BY REASON” Summer Sale. Please take a minute to check out some more reasons to look at the ALL NEW 2010 Acura TL at Acura Carland, Atlanta Acura Dealership located in Duluth, right off I-85!
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