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2012 Acura TL Overview

Price Range: $35,605 to $39,155

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What a difference a year makes. The Acura TL has always been a standout in the midsize luxury segment, but what has held buyers back from embracing it is quite simply its looks. It may have stepped too far outside of the box on its last redesign, but for 2012 the folks at Acura are looking to remedy that and have also made a few mechanical improvements as well.

The 2012 Acura TL gets the automotive equivalent of a nose job – it’s still very recognizable, but the more aggressive features have been smoothed out and its new beak should appeal more to new car shoppers. Up front, the large silver grille has been shrunk and the front fascia revised to soften the sharp angles that were present before. The taillights and rear bumper have also been revised to create a more fluid appearance.

Under the hood, engine options remain the same. Standard models carry a 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 while all-wheel drive models get a more powerful 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6. New for 2012 is a six-speed automatic transmission that replaces the outgoing five-speed box. This new transmission is said to improve acceleration, without any loss in efficiency. Acura calls its all-wheel drive system “Super Handling” which is an apt name for it. This system constantly reads factors like speed, steering angle, and available traction, and adjusts the amount of power sent to the front and rear wheels in order to maximize grip and performance. All-wheel drive versions of the TL are also available with a six-speed manual transmission.

At the pump, the TL also gets improved gas mileage thanks to aerodynamic changes, the new transmission, and engine improvements. The result is a jump up to 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive models get predictably lower ratings, at 17-18 mpg /city and 25-26 mpg/highway, the lower numbers corresponding to a selection of the manual transmission.

The standard features list remains long for the 2012 TL. This luxury sedan comes standard with Bluetooth® connectivity, automatic climate control, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror, powered/heated front seats, and USB/iPod integration. For this year, you’ll also notice a few improvements to some of the TL’s optional features. The optional navigation system, adds a brighter display and greater map coverage, and the front seats can now be cooled as well as heated.

Safety features include six airbags, antilock brakes, and an electronic stability system all standard. The Advance Package comes with an added blind spot warning system, for safer merging.

With an updated appearance and several newly updated tech features inside, the 2012 Acura TL is once again ready to slug it out in the luxury car segment.
2012 Acura TL

2012 Acura TL

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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