Thinking about buying an Acura TSX? Compare it to a BMW 128i first!
The BMW 128i Overview
The 1 Series positions BMW's product offerings into a market segment where BMW has not had a presence in recent years. The 1 Series puts BMW squarely into competition with some models that haven't been considered BMW competitors before, and gives BMW a more favorable price point against some that were. Here's a field of key competitors for the two 1 Series Coupe models; click on the model for a brief analysis of how BMW's new compact Coupes stack up against each of their key rivals.
The Acura TSX Overview
The Acura TSX is a compact 4-door sedan, actually sold as a Honda Accord in most markets including Europe and Japan. It's quite a bit smaller, and sportier, than the U.S. Accord, and available only with one engine choice:
a 2.4-liter, 205-hp, non-turbo 4-cylinder.
A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, a 5-speed automatic optional at no extra cost. Base-priced at $28,095 including destination, the TSX rises to $31,005 with the Navigation system; as is typical with Honda and Acura, these are marketed as separate models; no factory-installed options are listed as such. Since its introduction in '03, it is little changed, and a new-generation TSX is expected for '09. Only 33,037 TSXs were sold in the U.S. in '07.
BMW vs. Acura TSX
What BMW offers…
- Coupe sportiness and style
- 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, 230 hp/200 lb-ft., 0-60 mph 6.1 sec. MT, 6.7 sec. AT
- Available automatic transmission is 6-speed; when combined with Sport Package, has paddle shifters
- Rear-wheel drive, aluminum front suspension
- Optimal weight balance, approx. 51% F/49% R
- 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
- 4-year/50,000-mile maintenance included
- 4-year/unlimited-mileage Roadside Assistance
- 12-year/unlimited-miles corrosion warranty
What Acura doesn’t…
- Conservative 4-door sedan with bland styling
- 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, 205 hp/164 lb-ft., 0-60 mph 7.2 sec. MT, 8.3 sec. (est.) AT
- Available automatic transmission is 5-speed
- Front-wheel drive, steel suspension all around
- Nose-heavy weight distribution, about 60%/40%
- Ventilated front discs only, solid rear discs
- No included maintenance
- 4-year/50,000-mile Roadside Assistance
- 5-year/unlimited-miles corrosion warranty
"We don't think it's going too far out on a limb to suggest that the 1 Series Coupe is the most complete car
in its class as far as performance and dynamics are concerned." - AutoWeek
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We will make our best efforts that posted prices are always accurate however, we are not responsible for any typographical or other errors that may appear on the site. If the posted price for a vehicle or service is incorrect due to a typographical or other error, such as data transmission, etc., this Dealership or Pixel Motion, Inc. are only responsible for the correct price, which will be provided as soon as we are made aware of such error(s). Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure that the information is 100% accurate with the Dealer.
Posted vehicle images and descriptions on our website is representative to what is provided by our suppliers. Please note that the actual vehicle may slightly differ from its specifications and/or images. The Dealership is not responsible for any typographical, pricing, product specifications, advertising or shipping errors. Advertised prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
In the event a vehicle is posted at an incorrect price due to these errors, or if an error in pricing was received from our suppliers, the Dealership reserves the right to refuse and/or cancel these orders.
