Compare: 2009 Acura TL vs 2009 Audi A4 vs 2008 BMW 3-Series


	2009 Acura TL	2009 Audi A4	2008 BMW 3-Series

MSRP	$39,095	$39,750	$48,825
Invoice	$35,932	$36,968	$44,920
MPG City/Highway	17/26	17/30	14/30
Rating	7.8	8.4	8.6
Bottom Line	The 2009 Acura TL is a great choice for those who value superb audio, high-tech features, and Honda reliability; serious driving enthusiasts are wise to cross-shop the rear-wheel-drive competition, and buyers who prefer restrained styling need not apply.	The 2009 Audi A4 has grown into a more useful luxury sedan, though it goes overboard with optional, programmable handling.	The 2008 BMW 3-Series sedan has the best overall driving experience in its class and remains the gold standard among mid-size sport sedans.
Likes & Dislikes	Likes: Head-turning style Athletic capabilities Superlative iPod interface, excellent stereo Typical Acura-quality touch, feel, and operation Dislikes: Head-turning style Thick pillars mean spotty outward visibility Overwhelming sea of buttons in center stack Slow-to-react automatic transmission	Likes: Fresh, updated shape Available quattro all-wheel drive Wagon utility Increased backseat room Dislikes: Drive Select’s steering feel choices No S-tronic transmission Backseat is low, with a short bottom cushion Cockpit styling	Likes: Responsive, smooth, and refined Firm but absorbent ride Nice, supportive front seats Dislikes: Controls not as straightforward as they could be Wide center console and narrow footwells Backseat space is still too tight for most
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