Which is better: 2014 Acura TL or 2020 Audi A4?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 Acura TL vs 2020 Audi A4 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2014 Acura TL or 2020 Audi A4?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2014 Acura TL starts lower at $36,030. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 Acura TL or 2020 Audi A4?

The 2014 Acura TL leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,030).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2014 Acura TL or 2020 Audi A4?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).

Which has better horsepower: 2014 Acura TL or 2020 Audi A4?

The 2014 Acura TL leads on horsepower in this comparison (305).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2014 Acura TL vs 2020 Audi A4?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura TL (4/5 NHTSA overall); Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Acura TL vs Audi A4

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2014 Acura TL

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Overview

Spec	Acura TLBase	Audi A4Premium
Selected trim	Base	Premium
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2014	2020

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura TLBase	Audi A4Premium
MSRP	$36,030 (best)	$37,400
Lowest listing price	—	$15,423 (best)
Median listing price	—	$18,627 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$20,801 (best)
For sale now	0	5 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura TLBase	Audi A4Premium
Combined MPG	23 MPG	30 MPG (best)
City MPG	20 MPG	27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	29 MPG	35 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	18.5 gal (best)	15.3 gal

Performance

Spec	Acura TLBase	Audi A4Premium
Horsepower	280 hp (best)	188 hp
Torque	254 lb-ft (best)	236 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Acura TLBase	Audi A4Premium
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	13.1 cu ft (best)	12 cu ft
Curb weight	3,726 lbs	3,417 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	6.1 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	109.3 in	111 in (best)
Length	194 in (best)	187.5 in
Width	74 in (best)	72.7 in
Height	57.2 in (best)	56.2 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura TLBase	Audi A4Premium
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	3 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	3	3

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Acura TL	Audi A4
1	Base $36,030 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Special Edition $37,530 MSRP	Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP
3	SH-AWD $39,580 MSRP	Prestige $46,950 MSRP
4	SH-AWD $43,310 MSRP	—
5	SH-AWD $43,310 MSRP	—
6	SH-AWD $45,510 MSRP	—
7	Technology Package $39,760 MSRP	—
8	Advance Package $41,960 MSRP	—

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