Originally Posted by chibianh

There you have it folks. Though I've yet to see another 09 TSX besides mine around here.

Originally Posted by Honda 6/3/2008 press release

... In its first full month of sales, the all-new 2009 Acura TSX posted its best month in the model's history with 4,564 units sold- topping the previous mark of 3,911 set in April of 2006. So strong are TSX sales that for the first time ever, it topped the monthly sales of TL and MDX. Acura sales for May were 14,893 units, down 9.9 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* while year-to-date sales totaled 65,458 units, down 13.8 percent compared to 2007.

... Eclipsing the previous best-ever TSX monthly sales record by 16.7 percent and shattering the previous May total by 53.7 percent, the totally redesigned 2009 TSX is proving popular right off the start....

*The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 selling days for May 2008 versus 26 selling days for May 2007. Year-to-date sales based on 129 days for 2008 versus 127 days for 2007.

Originally Posted by larryziegler

If you compare the 2, the TSX is the lower cost, not vice-versa. A 6sp auto vs a 5sp auto has negligible pricing differences, if any. The 6 cyl 2.5 liter motor is worth $2,000 tops. 17 in wheels are standard on the Lexus, btw. In my determining a navi equipped TSX with equally equpped iS250, there is a $5,000 price discrepancy, $3,000 if you factor in the engine. The Lexus options category is a mile long list, so finding your perfect car, or base model car will be very difficult to find. Insurance premiums on the TSX are 25% lower than an iS250 to boot (using Calif ins rates). Below are comparisons from Edmunds.com (note the iS250 pricing does not include the Navi equipped model). IMO, its like trying to compare Ford vs Chevy.....each one is slightly different and your own personality will take into account which brand you prefer. I believe Honda/Acura offers better value than Toyota/Lexus, but I believe Toyota/Lexus offers more spiffs on their cars (at an additional cost), and I believe both are very good quality vehicles....pick your candy!

Vehicle Comparison



2009 Acura TSX
4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (2.4L 4cyl 5A)


2008 Lexus IS 250
4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)


2008 Acura TSX
4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

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PRICING
Manufacturer Info TSX IS 250 TSX
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Pricing TSX IS 250 TSX
MSRP $32,060 $32,025 $30,290
Invoice $29,464 Being Researched $27,841
National True Market Value (TMV®) Price $31,842
customize $29,098
customize $27,296
customize
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Destination Charge $715 $765 $715
True Cost To Own TSX IS 250 TSX
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Warranty TSX IS 250 TSX
Basic 4 yr. / 50000 mi. 4 yr. / 50000 mi. 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Drivetrain 6 yr. / 70000 mi. 6 yr. / 70000 mi. 6 yr. / 70000 mi.
Roadside 4 yr. / 50000 mi. 4 yr. / Unlimited mi. 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Rust 5 yr. / Unlimited mi. 6 yr. / Unlimited mi. 5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
RATINGS
Opinions TSX IS 250 TSX
Pros Being Researched Capable handling, impeccably finished cabin, advanced safety technology, good fuel economy on the rear-wheel-drive automatic model, available all-wheel drive. Sharp handling, soundtrack of high-revving engine, excellent highway gas mileage, tremendous value, refined yet high-tech interior.
Cons Being Researched Cramped rear-seat space, tight headroom, options packages can be pricey. Underwhelming engine torque, average braking performance.
Vehicle Details View Details View Details View Details
Reviews View Editors' Reviews View Editors' Reviews View Editors' Reviews
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Recommended Alternatives View Alternatives View Alternatives View Alternatives
Crash Test Results TSX IS 250 TSX
Driver Not Tested 4 stars 5 stars
Passenger Not Tested 4 stars 5 stars
Side Impact Front Not Tested 5 stars 5 stars
Side Impact Rear Not Tested 4 stars 4 stars
Crash Offset Not Tested Good Good
Bumper Bash Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested
Rollover Resistance Not Tested 5 stars 4 stars
FEATURES
Colors TSX IS 250 TSX
Interior Color Chips 3 Available 3 Available 3 Available
Exterior Color Chips 8 Available 10 Available 9 Available
Base Engine TSX IS 250 TSX
Base Engine Type & Cylinders inline 4 V6 inline 4
Base Engine Displacement 2.4 liters 2.5 liters 2.4 liters
Valvetrain 16 Valves
double overhead cam (DOHC) 24 Valves
double overhead cam (DOHC) 16 Valves
double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing Standard Standard Standard
Horsepower 201 hp @ 7000 rpm 204 hp @ 6400 rpm 205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque 170 ft-lbs. @ 4300 rpm 185 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm 164 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
Available Engines TSX IS 250 TSX
4 Cyl Standard Not Available Standard
6 Cyl Not Available Standard Not Available
Available Transmissions TSX IS 250 TSX
5 Speed Shiftable Automatic Standard Not Available Standard
6 Speed Shiftable Automatic Not Available Standard Not Available
Drivetrain TSX IS 250 TSX
Driven Wheels front wheel drive rear wheel drive front wheel drive
Suspension TSX IS 250 TSX
Independent Suspension four-wheel four-wheel four-wheel
Stabilizer Bars front and rear front and rear front and rear
Tires and Wheels TSX IS 250 TSX
Tires P225/50R17 93V
all season 245/45R17 V
all season P215/50R17 93V
all season
Wheels alloy
17 x 7.5 in. alloy
17 x 8 in. alloy
17 x 7.0 in.
Spare temporary
steel temporary
steel temporary
steel
Roof and Glass TSX IS 250 TSX
Sunroof power glass power glass power glass
Rear Window Sunshade Not Available power - Optional Not Available
Front Wipers variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Rear Defogger Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Features TSX IS 250 TSX
Rear Spoiler Not Available Optional Not Available
Seating TSX IS 250 TSX
Total Seating Capacity 5 5 5
Front Seat Type bucket bucket sport
Upholstery Type leather leather leather
Driver Seat Power Adjustable 8 10 8
Driver Seat Lumbar Support Standard Standard Standard
Driver Seat Height Adjustable Standard Standard Standard
Driver Seat Heated Standard Optional Standard
Driver Seat Ventilated Not Available Optional Not Available
Passenger Seat Power Adjustable 4 10 4
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Not Available Standard Not Available
Passenger Seat Height Adjustable Not Available Standard Not Available
Passenger Seat Heated Standard Optional Standard
Passenger Seat Ventilated Not Available Optional Not Available
Rear Seat Type bench bench bench
Rear Seat Folding split folding Not Available split folding
Rear Center Armrest folding with storage folding with storage and pass-thru folding with storage
Rear Heat rear ventilation ducts rear ventilation ducts rear ventilation ducts
Power Features TSX IS 250 TSX
Power Door Locks remote power door locks remote power door locks remote power door locks
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard
One-Touch Power Windows 2 4 1
Heated Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Heated Passenger Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Outside Mirrors Not Available electrochromatic - Optional Not Available
Outside Driver Mirror Adjustment power power power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adjustment power power power
Reverse Tilt Outside Mirrors passenger mirror passenger mirror - Optional Not Available
Convenience TSX IS 250 TSX
Cruise Control cruise control cruise control cruise control
Power Steering electric speed-proportional power steering electric speed-proportional power steering speed-proportional power steering
Steering Adjustment tilt and telescopic tilt and telescopic tilt and telescopic
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Audio Control on Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Transmission Control on Steering Wheel Standard Standard Not Available
Cupholders front and rear front and rear front and rear
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard Standard
Door Pockets front and rear front front
Seatback Storage Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlets - Front Standard Standard Standard
Center Console Standard Standard Standard
Overhead Console Standard Not Available Standard
Universal Remote Transmitter Standard Standard Standard
Retained Accessory Power Being Researched Standard Standard
Comfort TSX IS 250 TSX
Front Air Conditioning automatic climate control automatic climate control automatic climate control
Front Air Conditioning Zones dual dual dual
Air Filtration interior air filtration interior air filtration interior air filtration
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror electrochromatic electrochromatic electrochromatic
Reading Lights front reading lights front and rear reading lights front reading lights
Vanity Mirrors dual illuminated vanity mirrors dual illuminated vanity mirrors dual illuminated vanity mirrors
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Rear Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Trunk Lights Standard Standard Standard
Premium Center Console Trim alloy and leather simulated alloy simulated wood
Premium Dash Trim Being Researched alloy Not Available
Premium Door Trim Being Researched simulated alloy simulated wood
Premium Shift Knob Trim Being Researched alloy and leather leather
Premium Steering Wheel Trim leather-wrapped leather-wrapped leather-wrapped
Memorized Settings TSX IS 250 TSX
Number of Drivers 2 3 - Optional 2
Driver Seat Standard Optional Standard
Passenger Seat Not Available Optional Not Available
Exterior Mirrors Not Available Optional Not Available
Steering Wheel Not Available Optional Not Available
Instrumentation TSX IS 250 TSX
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard
Clock Standard Standard Standard
External Temperature Standard Standard Standard
Low Fuel Warning Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard
Safety Features TSX IS 250 TSX
Brakes - Front ventilated disc ventilated disc ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear disc disc disc
Braking Assist Standard Standard Standard
Anti - Lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS 4-wheel ABS 4-wheel ABS
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
De-powered Air Bags Being Researched Standard Standard
Head Air Bag front and rear front and rear front and rear
Side Air Bag dual front with head protection chambers dual front dual front
Seatbelt Pretensioners front front and rear front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type 3-point belt 3-point belt 3-point belt
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard
Child Seat Anchors Standard Standard Standard
Front Headrests 2 2 2
Rear Headrests 3 3 2
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard
Xenon Headlights Standard Optional Standard
Headlight Auto Delay Standard Standard Being Researched
Headlight Dusk Sensor Not Available Standard Not Available
Headlight Cleaners Not Available high pressure washers - Optional Not Available
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Not Available
Front Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard
Signal Mirrors Standard Not Available Standard
Parking Assist Not Available front and rear parking sensors - Optional Not Available
Anti-Theft Alarm System Being Researched remote anti-theft alarm system remote anti-theft alarm system
Emergency Trunk Release interior trunk release interior trunk release interior trunk release
Audio System TSX IS 250 TSX
Premium Brand Audio System Panasonic Mark Levinson - Optional Not Available
Premium Brand Speakers Not Available Mark Levinson - Optional Not Available
AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM
Satellite Radio XM XM or Sirius - Optional XM
CD In-Dash 6 CD/DVD 6 CD player 6 CD player
CD MP3 Playback Standard Standard Not Available
Total Number of Speakers 10 13 8
Watts 415 194 360
Antenna Type element element element
Audio System Details View Details View Details View Details
Telematics TSX IS 250 TSX
Navigation System DVD navigation system w/voice activation DVD navigation system w/voice activation - Optional DVD navigation system w/voice activation
Phone pre-wired for phone Not Available pre-wired for phone
SPECS
Handling TSX IS 250 TSX
Acceleration (0 - 60 mph) Being Researched 7.9 secs. Being Researched
Turning Circle 36.7 ft. 33.5 ft. 40 ft.
Hauling TSX IS 250 TSX
Max. Cargo Capacity Being Researched 13 cu. ft. Being Researched
EPA Mileage Estimates TSX IS 250 TSX
City 21 mpg. 21 mpg. 20 mpg.
Highway 30 mpg. 29 mpg. 28 mpg.
Range in Miles TSX IS 250 TSX
City 389 mi. 359 mi. 342 mi.
Highway 555 mi. 496 mi. 479 mi.
Fuel Data TSX IS 250 TSX
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gal. 17.1 gal. 17.1 gal.
Fuel Type premium unleaded (recommended) premium unleaded (required) premium unleaded (recommended)
Exterior TSX IS 250 TSX
Length 186.2 in. 180.1 in. 183.5 in.
Width 72.5 in. 70.9 in. 69.4 in.
Height 56.7 in. 56.1 in. 57.3 in.
Weight 3470 lbs. 3435 lbs. 3356 lbs.
Wheel Base 106.6 in. 107.5 in. 105.1 in.
Ground Clearance 5.9 in. 5.7 in. 6.1 in.
Interior TSX IS 250 TSX
Front Headroom 37.6 in. 37.2 in. 37.8 in.
Rear Headroom 37 in. 36.7 in. 37.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room 57.8 in. 54.4 in. 55.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room 56.1 in. 52.7 in. 53.5 in.
Front Hip Room 55.6 in. 54.1 in. 54.4 in.
Rear Hip Room 54.2 in. 53.7 in. 54.4 in.
Front Leg Room 42.4 in. 43.9 in. 42.4 in.
Rear Leg Room 34.3 in. 30.6 in. 34.2 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity 12.6 cu. ft. 13 cu. ft. 12.8 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating 5 5 5
*Destination charges vary by region. Consult your local dealer for more information.

Originally Posted by davidspalding

... So the new model is selling strong, even compared to a similar period in 2006 (when, I presume the 2006 MY TSX was not "new, improved"), but Acura sales overall are down. Not making a point, just clarifying the data.

Originally Posted by Colin

Its just a press release, people can read whatever they want into it. FWIW the TSX sold ~2600 in April and this included one week of '09 sales. Assuming that '08 continue to run down as the '09s accelerate, maybe 1000-1500 were '08s in May? Still a strong showing.

Originally Posted by cg2006TSX

We do not have any idea how well the 09 TSX is selling, simply because AHC did not provide a split of 08 & 09 MY sales. Regardless, based on the three reader letters printed in the latest issue of Automobile magazine, the only purchasers of the 2009 TSX will be those who don't read (Automobile magazine).

Originally Posted by buckeye#1

The best deal I have been able to get is $800 off msrp(also
includes wheel locks and mud flaps

Originally Posted by soundneedle

I got my TSX w/tech for $280 above invoice---including flaps, locks, and cargo tray.

Originally Posted by saintbiz

Wow, that is very good. So your price is 29464+280=29744!!!!

Amazing!

Originally Posted by soundneedle

Actually, it was $221 above invoice...

29,464+ 715 + 221 = 30,400
(includes flaps, locks, and cargo tray)

Glad to hear this was a sweet deal.

Originally Posted by Smokey100

NorCal and Soundneedle, where did you guys get your cars? I'm in the bay area and I'm looking to to get an '09 with Tech.

-Smokey100


QUOTE=ill45]Thats a great deal. Mine came to 31,300 and also included flaps, locks, and cargo tray.

Originally Posted by Smokey100

NorCal and Soundneedle, where did you guys get your cars? I'm in the bay area and I'm looking to to get an '09 with Tech.

-Smokey100