2009 Acura TSX and the 2009 Audi A4 for the past few days.  Both cars are 4 cylinders with 205 and 201 HP and 254/175 FPT. Mileage is 21/29 vs. 23/30, respectively. Each car has it’s high points and the lease payments for 39 mos., 12k miles per year are amazingly close. So which one will it be for me?  The Acura TSX is smaller in the backseat, but that makes it feel more coupe like. It lacks the cool mirror signals but it does have the USB connector, memory seats for 2, and a bigger iDrive knob. The dash is very sexy, with gauges and dials that appear to float on the surface and are back-lit at night in a cool white. even if you don’t upgrade to the TECH package.  The TECH package on the TSX tells you to put on your seat belt (remember those days?) and has a larger screen than the Audi. [caption id="attachment_348" align="alignright" width="300" caption="2009 Audi A4"]2009 Audi A4[/caption] The Audi A4 2.0T= turbo, is wider and larger, so backseat drivers can relax and stop telling me how to drive (Hi Mom!) The Audi A4 has a slot for the memory card upload, not as easy as the USB port in the Acura. The dash gauges are accented in red, as are all the other knobs and controls throughout the door, and center console. You can’t miss something in the dark, and when the door opens, you are bathed in bright light that creates a 4′ radius around the car.  The handling isn’t as nimble as the TSX, but that really is the perception of the driver, because the car is 6″ bigger than it’s closest competitor. [caption id="attachment_349" align="alignright" width="300" caption="2009 Acura TSX"]2009 Acura TSX[/caption] In both the TSX and A4 you get leather, lumbar, heated seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, moon-roof, auto-stick (the Acura has paddle shifters while the Audi uses the shifter) Satellite radio for 3 mos., 4-50k warranty, tsx-interiorloaner cars, homelink, Blue-tooth, tiny armrest storage, average cup-holders, 17″ alloy wheels, metal door sill protectors and an optional spoiler.audi-a4-interior  Too bad neither one has push button start, rear power shade, or voice command navigation. Handling is responsive, suspension keeps out the bumps and engine noise is barely audible on acceleration.  The base models have good stereos, and the Bose or Upgrade in the Acura give you 440+ watts for the Opera lovers in the group. Me, I’m good with my classic 80’s as long as Billy Joel and George Winston sound right. The trunk space is ample with folding rear seats for those extra-big shopping moments.  The dealership service and showroom presentation are on par. Estimated cost of ownership over a five year term is comparable with depreciation an even 5k per year across the board. However, I do know the 2010 Acura TSX may get some sheet metal changes, while the Audi A4 is set for a few more years. So, that’s what I have for you, let me know what you think, I’m all ears. Want to read a review on the Acura TL click here. ________________________________________________________ Sarah Lee writes about cars, travel, art, books, credit repair and all things cars. She is a passionate consumer advocate for car buyers. You can learn more about her and her car buyer’s agent program at https://www.mycarlady.com]]>