stagefoursurvivor

I'll ask the pro's here their feelings comparing the 4 cylinder Accord vs the TSX 4, handling, ride, tech/nav
It appears the Accord is about $4K less.
Opinions?

pbhak002

I test drove both in automatic, and the TSX is more free reving, and better handling. The 4k extra is well justified, if I had to pick it more be a TSX.

09TSXTech

It's down to personal taste. You get more bang for the bucks from the TSX. I personally prefer the looks of the TSX vs Accord, the Accord Coupe I do like.

Accord: 190hp 162 ft/lb torque vs TSX: 201hp 172ft/lb torque
Accord: Manual 5 Speed vs TSX Manual 6 Speed
Accord: 270 watts 7 speaker sound system vs TSX: 405 watts 10 speakers ELS
Accord: Halogen headlights vs TSX: HID Xenon headlights
Accord: passenger seat w/manual adjustment vs TSX: 4 way power adjustment passenger seat.
Accord: 194 inches long vs TSX: 187 inches

Test drive both and see which one you like.

ttk5

nice breakdown tech.

hondu

You could also add:

TSX 4yr, 50,000 miles warranty - Accord 3yr, 36,000 miles

hondu

I forgot, does the Accord even have Bluetooth?

coffeefingers

You pay more...you get more...usually.

ed_423

tsx is def. "better", it has more features. however..if you are looking to mainly mod it, there are not much parts out for the tsx...

ttk5

I dont know if you care about this or not...but look at how many accords you see on the road...and then look at how many TSX's you see.

rastaracer

+1
but the accord coupe v6 i think i would prefer over my tsx.

stagefoursurvivor

No pushbutton start or back-up camera on the TSX? I drove the Accord today, it was OK, said it had HID but, it appears that's incorrect.
The TSX is shorter according to specs but, interior looks about same volume to me.

CU2MIKE

Here are the differences between a 4 cylinder Accord EX-L and the non-nav TSX.
1. TSX makes slightly more HP/torque.
2. TSX has bluetooth standard, the EX-L Accord doesn't even have it as an option.
3. Accord doesn't have HIDs.
4. TSX non-nav has a better sound system.
5. TSX has fog lights as standard.
6. Driver + front passenger windows are automatic.
7. Accord, however, has a 10 way power driver seat, that's the only thing accord has over TSX.
8. A similarly equipped Accord EX-L (adding foglights and interior illumination, which TSX has standard) comes to a total of $27,973, while a TSX is $30,170.

09TSXTech

The OP wants Navi and 4 cyl, the Accord Navi does not come with rear camera.

Accord are made in USA, so you get better colour and option selection, TSX comes from Japan and getting the colour and options you want may be more of a hassle.

However Honda sells over 300K Accords a year vs 30K TSX in the US.

CU2MIKE

Ah, did not catch that part. my fault.

In that case, the TSX is about $2800 dollars more. (if you picked fog lights/interior illumination, and rear back up camera).
No bluetooth, USB port, or HID even with Accord EX-L Nav though.

princelybug

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I think I'd go for the TSX.

hondu

I agree the Accord Coupe is a great car, but it is too big. I mean at 190" it is even bigger than than TSX and more of a boat.

stagefoursurvivor

Any hard data or opinions on interior space? I realize the Accord is 10" longer but, that doesn't necessarily mean the interior space is decreased in the TSX.

Also, does the backseat fold down on the TSX, like the Accord?

arvindag

I recently ended up buying TSX.

SImple comparison.

Economy car, more space - Go for Accord
Features/Warranty - TSX

Plus for me price difference not that much

ed_423

i do like the the new accord looks though (and they have a coupe!)
but its jsut..too big

ParaSurfer1979

Wow you are wrong on a few accounts. I don't think 11hp/10tq(auto) 12tq(6spd) is just modest difference. I just left from having a Accord EX-L w/ navi. 10' Accord EX-L trim and higher get BT (08-09 Navi only models do). TSX non-nav and Accord have the same stereo per the part numbers. Only difference is the amp. Speakers part # are all the same. The accord also has the mood led light in the reading light just like acura but no footwell lights. Reverse cam is offered in the 4dr as accessory on cars with navi. Add the tsx rsb and you have a bigger sedan thats almost as responsive as the TSX for less money. The rsb is only $60.

nj2pa2nc

my mom owns a 08 Honda Accord EX-L V-6. She bought that one to get the extra's such as power driver and passenger seats, foglights, etc. I prefer my tsx. I like the controls on the steering wheel, the memory seats that the accord does not have.

LuvMyTSX

You can look these things up on the web sites.

Accord: http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-...oup=dimensions

TSX: http://www.acura.com/DimensionsCapac...aspx?model=TSX

And yes, the TSX has folding rear seats.

CU2MIKE

1. I said "slightly more power", not a lot more power.
2. The info i got from Honda USA website did not list Bluetooth as a standard feature for EX-L, so if i missed it, my bad.
3. The speakers may be the same, but its the difference of 270 watts vs. 360 watts based on the amp. But he was asking about Nav models. According to Honda's website, nav model EX-L still only has 260 watts, while the TSX has 425 watts.
4. I never said the Accord doesn't have "moonlight" LED (is that what they call it?) I was only referring to the footwell lights, it is an option on all Accords in the US.
5. If you read my second post, you'll see that i listed the reverse cam as an "option", while the tech package TSX has it as standard equipment.
6. I don't think I ever said the Accord is not as responsive?

ctwickman

The TSX stereo blows the Accord stereo away. Sorry but this is just the truth. The TSX has 155 more watts, DSP processing, DVD-Audio, and 3 more speakers.

There are a lot of other things other than the specs that don't tell you the whole story. Like the higher quality leather in the TSX, the much sportier/harsher ride, the more on center steering feel of the TSX, etc. The cars are very different but share similar engines.

ParaSurfer1979

Dude u must read carefully. I said base TSX stereo and Accords stereo are same part numbers. The ELS stereo and accords cant be the same as the are different stereos all together.

Stereo in accord is 270watts vs base TSX 360 watts. I never compared the Accords stereo to the 410 watt ELS stereo.

TSteezyX

Arguably a better dealership experience/loaner cars available. "Rare" factor of the TSX. HIDs, dual exhaust, sharper lines etc. for aesthetics.

I'm out of it. That's all I got. Everything else has pretty much been mentioned in this thread.

fw_fw

The one difference that did it for me is iPod USB connectivity. It was not available on the Accord.....

ParaSurfer1979

The 2010 honda pilot accessory usb add-on works for accord. college hills honda tested it out for the members at www.. it shows all track info on screen too.

stagefoursurvivor

OK, Have driven the V6 TSX and the V6 Accord, different animals. The TSX is sportier and more agile. The rear seat is definitely larger/wider on the Accord, will definitely not accommodate 3 adults.
Of note is the lack of HDD navi in the TSX.
Across the board, the TSX ranges $4-6K more than the Accord, base/tech & I4 or V6.

LuvMyTSX

TSX wagon and 2011 TSX sedan will have HDD navi.

The TSX is definitely not comfortable for 3 adults in the back. The legroom is not that great either, but acceptable for short trips, IMO.

Interior space and trunk space are acceptable, but not great if you regularly haul lots of stuff. I am finding that out recently as I have moved and frequently buying and hauling stuff for a new house. Not sure if the Accord would be much better in that regard anyway though, since both are still sedans. Just something to keep in mind when considering your people and cargo habits.

Inspire08

hello new to this forum, tried to introduce myself but had to for 15 days before my newb. I have an 09 Accord V6 loaded with some modifications, my first choice was a 09TSX but Honda gave me a better deal an interest rate.

katmai

Personally I think the TSX is just a flat out nicer car in all respects. I feel the only thing thats missing is the rear seat room which I didn't need. The accord is a typical family hauler and does that job well, but it has a cheap feeling to me. I'm not sure I'd use the TSX for that purpose. I wanted something that was a bit nicer since I don't have a real need for a back seat...or a V6 for that matter.

dano9258

Definitely go with the TSX, but i'd pay the extra $4500 for the V6....over 60 months its not much more and gives the car a much more exciting feel to it

TSXCHI99

i had a 08 coupe v6 with the factory kit and i traded up for a tsx 6sp.... just feels alot cleaner overall the interior is nicer.. i do miss the power but the auto was weak... feels more in control with the tsx.. i mean if i had gotten a 6sp v6 coupe it would have been another story i mean my coupe was clean but the lease came up and didnt want to get another accord...i did some research and gonna make the tsx look real nice.

Tannis

LOL! I should have gone that way myself. It was down between the two. And then I decided on a more economical car (due to potential $5/gal prices) and then you wanna know what ended up happening? I'm working up plans to throw in a turbo, I've done some intake work, going to bigger wheels and I drive the ever living $ht out of it trying to make up for the lack of power! So, I still only get about 21mpg. HAHAHAHA!!! Joke's on me!

YeuEmMaiMai

lol at you guys thinking you actually have a real 405W system in your car......that's pure marketing BS and I would not consider that to be a plus....... if your system was even capable of pushing that you would have at a minumum a 35amp fuse going to the stero.....(that is assuming that you can actually pull 405W @ 12V DC)

better engine? TSX
better handling? TSX
better lighting? TSX
better interior? TSX

but they are both honda's and they both are reliable so it all comes down to taste and I prefer the TSX over the accord but the radio isn't even one of the reasons why....

katmai

I care about silly things like the frame around the door windows being covered in plastic trim instead of seeing painted metal. Same for the trim around edges of the door. Just better attention to detail...or maybe just too much attention to detail by me!

Nedmundo

My TSX (2010, base, 6MT) doubles as a family hauler, and works great. My kids are comfortable in the back seat, and the trunk is just large enough, though I do miss the massive 16 cubic feet from my old Saab. In fact, I bought the TSX over the BMW 328i in part because I thought the Acura would be a better family car -- at a minimum, the extra width keeps the kids further apart!

I didn't even consider the Accord. We live in a townhouse in downtown Philly, and the Accord would be too long for our small garage. The TSX borders on being too wide, but I've gotten used to it.

HondaOnWORKS

TSX is hands down better than the Accord. Even if you compare the performance. On YouTube. There is a video of a 6spd CL7 TSX with just intake pulling on a 7th gen V6 Accord stock. Despite the power the major HP differences the CL7 TSX still won. I believe the CU2 TSX with just I/E can pull on the 8th gen V6 Accord.

You gotta remember the Accord is made in America as a family car. While the TSX is an entry level luxury car. So what would you rather have? Family or Luxury? I think the answer is logical. Also the TSX is of course nimbler, and smaller, which give you the better handling. The Accord is huge. I don't know about you, but I hate driving big cars(Sedans). Unless its a SUV^^.

drcoke

I'll take a V6 Accord over the TSX anyday if your like me and like the "punch" of the v6. I got a loaner 2010 TSX while my 05 TL was in the shop for crack dash and the TSX is very under power compare to my 05 V6 Accord. However, the TSX had very comforable seats, nice instrument cluster, and HID lights. If you want style, go TSX, but I like the V6 engine so I'll take a V6 Accord.