I am still searching for a 05-07 TL w/Nav and I have yet to find one that I have fallen in love with. I am to picky I think. Anyways are there really any differences between the 05-07 TL's? Anything that will help me in my search will be appreciated!

 

the 3rd gen is split in two

04-06 = UA6
07-08 = UA7

there was a mid change in the 07-08 models like fog lights, headlights, tails, upgraded navi, stereo unit, etc. small noticable things. if youre in the market for a TL 05-07 i'd def tell you to get the 07 simply because its better cause its newer. newer models have more fixes on them that previous models had problems with like some rattles for instance.

 

tmps...

depends on how picky you are. You are stupid if you get anything other than black interior with this leather. Also, make sure to get the acura all weather mats.

 

Tire pressure monitoring was added in '06.

I don't remember if the iPod/accessory jack was added in '06 or '07.

The interior and exterior received minor updates in '07- mirror-mounted turn signals, fog light location, taillight appearance, as well as a Type S with the 3.5l and 286 horsepower. As a result, the regular '07 TL's suspension is supposedly tuned to be a little softer/more forgiving than the '04-06 models.

The Navi versions also received XM instant traffic capability in '07.

G/L.

 

What do you mean stupid if you get anything other than black interior with this leather? Sorry lost me.

I figured they made some subtle changes I just didnt know if there was a really big difference.

 

if you are looking at a tl, look at 05-07, 05 was updated slightly for some fixes, like different leather stitching, supposedly different transmission, etc. The 06 had the addition of TPMS and that was it. the 07+ TL was "refreshed". The grill was made larger, foglights were moved to the bottom of the bumper, the tail-lights changed, a Type-S model was added...

 

what is the story with the steering wheels? People have started to complain about the newer model steering wheels being cheaper or thinner? Is there really a difference or is this bs?

 

the only difference i can think of is the emblem in the middle. 06 has an actual emblem on it

 

Wikipedia has more details about each year's model.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TL

 

Good link! Thanks for all the input!

 

07+ Radio takes MP3 CD's.. the best difference IMO !!!! 150+ songs per CD-R, instead of trying to burn bootlegged DVD-A's, which always skipped

Also, GradeLogic transmission was included in 07+...

different a-spec body kit

side-view mirror turn signals

DRL's and lower bumper foglights

a few different color options...

BACK UP CAMERA !!! nice feature....

Updated NAV with XM Traffic & Zagat Rating

the MID display controls are on the steering wheel now, instead of on the dash...

ambient lighting under the dash board...

switchblade key (07+)

Also, (well atleast with the type-s) there is a one touch start.. basically, when you put the key in the ignition, all you need to do is slightly tap it into III, and the car will start by itself.. you dont have to hold it down

I owned an 06 & 08, so i know almost every difference by heart

 

Thanks BLACKURA I think you have made my decision very easy! I was initially looking for 05 & 06's but now my search got way more difficult cause I gotta get an 07!

 

how exactly is the navi different besides navtraffic and zagat ratings?

 

From my experience, the layout is updated, and the DVD drive is also faster in the newer models.

 

05 to 06 - tpms
06 to 07 - wheels, lights, fogs, interior changes...blah blah

 

I believe only the TL-S are UA7.
07-08 base TL is still UA6...

 

You all forgot the most important difference. Manual transmission was last offered in 06 for non-S TLs. That means, LSD, upgraded brakes, and a bigger rear sway bar.

 

My 06 has the grade logic.

 

it's not BS. yes it is thinner and feels cheaper than the 04-06 steering wheel. I had an 08 loaner for about a week, and the difference is definitely there....

here's the pics:

04-06 Steering Wheel:




07-08 Steering Wheel:

 

the only thing I liked about the 07-08 steering wheel is that they moved the -/+ buttons for the MID display to the steering wheel, which was really nice and made it much more convenient to use that having to taking your hand off the wheel and push the buttons on the dashboard console.

it is my understanding that only the Type-S 07-08 has a thicker steering wheel that is closer to the 04-06, but the look, design, and button placement is still the same as the non Type-S 07-08

 

I think the Tan color leather is nicer than the black leather. BUT not the "camel" color in the 04's. Only the Tan in the 05's and above. But this is the overall difference that I have seen.

05's have a high grade leather than the 04's. Its the same is the 07 & 08.

I have a friend that has a lease on an 07 so these are the main differences between his and mine.

- His suspension is slightly lower and slightly more firm. Most people don't observe that.
- The 07 has more tech or sporty looking wheels.
- 07 has moved some switches on the sterr wheel, but no new added features.
- The 07 has turn signals on the rear view mirrors and the mirrors are more sporty and less square.
- The tail lights are different.
- The programming on the NAVI and audio is upgraded.
- The factory bass box sounds better (more bass and maybe more power, not sure why it goes louder with more bass and less distortion.)
- The instrumentation cluster has been upgraded and its more sporty looking, but the 05 is not bad at all. Most the features on the cluster are the same, just relocated and has a little different look.
- I think the radio on the 07 comes with some added features like DNR or something like that.
- 07 has Daytime running lights, both 05 and 07 cars have fog lights.
- I have never been in a TL-S. Don't really care to either. haha
- reverse Camera in the 2007
- Remote control was different in the 07 but I think its too big. I like the 05 remote better.

 

time to bust out the magic list:
A 2004-2006 TL with a 6 speed manual will have huge brake capilers in the front that are black.
A 2004-2006 TL with 5 Speed Automatic has silver small brake capilers all around.
A 2005-2006 TL have an extra line of stitching on the inside
A 2005-2006 TL have the seatbelt anchored to the seat and not the floor
A 2005-2006 TL has a A symbol that is part plastic chrome, the 04 has a full plastic one.
A 2004-2006 TL has solid RED tail-lights
A 2004-2006 TL with Quartz and Ebony interior have Carbon Fiber trim
A 2004-2006 TL with Parchment or Camel interior have ORANGE WOOD trim
A 2004-2006 TL has a 4 spoke steering wheel
A 2004-2006 TL says HONDA ON WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR PARTS
A 2004-2006 TL has FULL AMBER reflectors in the headlights
A 2004-2006 TL has RED rear side markers
A 2004-2006 TL has satin exterior
A 2006 TL has a rectangle indent in the rims to have the TPMS sensor

A 2007-2008 TL has euro blinkers on the side-mirrors
A 2007-2008 TL has Fog lights at the bottom of the bumper with DRL's where the fogs were on the 2004-2006 TL
A 2007-2008 TL has a honeycomb cutout on the rear bumper between the muffler
tips
A 2007-2008 TL has larger grills on the front
A 2007-2008 TL has clear lenses Tail-lights with red parts within
A 2007-2008 TL has a 3 spoke steering wheel
A 2007-2008 TL has ACURA ON THE WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR PARTS
A 2007-2008 TL BASE has fake black wood interior trim
A 2007-2008 TL BASE has a clear middle section of the tail-light


A 2007-2008 TL Base has satin trim on the exterior
A 2007-2008 TL-S has a fake Carbon Fiber interior trim
A 2007-2008 TL-S has half clear, half Amber front reflectors
A 2007-2008 TL-S had grey rear side markers
A 2007-2008 TL-S has Chrome Trim instead of Satin Trim
A 2007-2008 TL-S had Huge Black Capilers in the front, both on AUTO AND MANUAL
A 2007-2008 TL-S has metal racing pedals


A 2007-2008 TL has a 10 spoke 17 inch rim while the 2004-2006 has a 5 spoke star rim
A 2007-2008 TL-S has 17 inch GUNMETAL rims.
A 2007-2008 TL-S has black rear capilers
A 2007-2008 TL-S has gunmetal in the tail-lights
A 2007-2008 TL-S has quad exhaust
A 2007-2008 TL-S has vertical stitching on the door-panels
A 2007-2008 TL-S has TYPE-S embossed into the headrests

posted things in that list that were easily visible, to an extent, I guess that the Type-S emblems Should be on there, but for the red-lighting, you can only see that when the car is on...

IF you wish to add these smaller details, here they are:
2004-2006 TL ALL, the underside of the headrest, and rear arm-rest side (near the door) is vinyl
2007-2008 TL ALL, the underside of the headrest is felt, along with the rear arm rest

2004-2006 TL NAV uses 3.xx version, XM RADIO ONLY
2007-2008 TL NAV uses 4.xx version, XM NAV TRAFFIC, MP3/WMA, AUX, Dobly Prologic 2 added
2007-2008 TL-S ANC added
2004-2006 TL ALL - gauges are black with blue semi-ring, red needles and white, MID in right, PRNDML in left cluster
2007-2008 TL BASE - Gauges have brushed background, blue rings around, white numbers, red needle, MID in center, PRNDML in right cluster
2007-2008 TL-S - Gauges have brushed background, RED rings around, white numbers, red needle, MID in center, PRNDML in right cluster
2004-2006 TL NAV- HFL, Navi buttons in bottom left corner of steering wheel
2007-2008 TL NAV- HFL, NAVI, MID buttons directly on bottom of steering wheel face

2004-2006 TL NON-NAV - radio display and temperature display together in 1 unit, NO COMPASS, Manual Clock adjustment, Blue backlight added either in 2005 or 2006
2007-2008 TL NON-NAV - radio display and temperature display appear to be 2 units, Compass, Manual Clock, white text, no backlight

2004-2006 5AT TL ALL black leather shifter standard
2007-2008 5AT TL BAse, black leather shift knob
2007-2008 5AT TL-S Black Leather with carbon fiber center shift-knob

2004-2006 TL Standard suspension firm, yet soft
2007-2008 TL BASE- Suspension softer than 2004-2006
2007-2008 TL-S - Suspension firmer than 2004-2006, but less then 2004-2008 ASPEC

2004-2006 TL 3.2 ALL engine cover simple plastic with manifold uncovered
2007-2008 TL 3.2 BASE engine cover plastic covering entire manifold with A symbol
2007-2008 TL-S 3.5 Engine cover plastic covering entire manifold with A symbol, 3.5 In red on cover

2004-2006 TL Battery cover clips on
2007-2008 TL ALL battery cover has different attachment system with knob

2004-2006 TL Air box rectangular
2007-2008 TL Air box With cut on one side

2004-2006 TL, Headliner and pillars are grey
2007-2008 TL BASE - Headliner and pillars grey
2007-2008 TL-S- Headliner is ebony along with pillars

the 07+ has the switchblade keys too

have fun

 

excellent list!

 

That was the first thing I noticed when I saw an 07-08. I kinda wish I had that since I'm always checking my trip, MPG, etc.

 

You listed the same thing 3 times. nice and redundantly long list for no reason.

 

i like the new steering wheel..

but i feel that the paint is a bit cheap

 

Looks like 3 different features to me ... nothing redundant

 

time to bust out the magic list:
A 2007-2008 TL has euro blinkers on the side-mirrors
A 2007-2008 TL has clear lenses Tail-lights with red parts within
A 2007-2008 TL BASE has a clear middle section of the tail-light

have fun

not redundant:
1. The euro blinkers are on the side-mirrors that were added to all 07+ TL's, no 04-06 has them unless they are aftermarket.
2. the Tail-lights have a clear lense on the outside, the part you can touch, and then red trim inside the housing, the 04-06 has silver pieces on the inside and then a RED lense that you can touch on the outside.
3. The 07 base has a cleared out, non-red brake light section on the tail-light. The TL-S has it full red with gunmetal accents. the 04-06 is solid red.

 

Don't forget that in '06 they reduced the amount of HP from 270 to 258!

 

Us '06 owners are in denial about that one ... same horsies, different rating system

 

Are you sure the 05 has a different transmission than the 04?

 

get the -07 model!!!

 

got it. Great list.

 

not 100% sure, its a rumor.

 

if you get a base model and dark interior go with an 06. the base 07 interior switched from an awesome fake carbon fiber and decided to go with a crappy fake black wood grain crap tone thingy. also, the suspension is softer on the base 07+ compared to the 06.

i like the aspec kit for the 04-06 the best.

i am really not a fan of the lower fogsi n the 07+, some really like though.

i also like the gauges in the older models, i dont really like what they did to them in 07+. thats all i got, good luck



OH, ONE MORE...those nasty ass pink tails in the base 07+ have to burn. those things just look silly. ok, now i am done

 

Always wanted a White TL.... but have to wait for '06 to get one with Black interior.

 

I always preferred the looks of the 04-06 TL versus the 07-08 Base TL... Type S is a different story

 

Ya, I dont care much for the TL-S on the outside. I have yet to see the inside.