Type S Comparison: TLX vs Integra

By FAR the most asked question I’ve had is, how does the Integra Type S compared to the TLX Type S. As I share in the video; to me, this is not a fair comparison, these are two different vehicles with two different purposes, and they fill completely different niches. With that said, I’ve tried to answer a few of the most common differences between the two platforms and the overall MSRP. 
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[@1anre]

This was the video we all wanted but didnt know we needed. The TLX does alot to tick all the right boxes for a family man whose wife might not want him to get a manual for the family car, but still have power and looks to die for. While the Integra has both the cult folllwing, the looks to back it up, the fun factor, and the four seats to make it the perfect combo for any enthusiast with a family, who'd be excited to learn about the forgotten art of driving manual.

[@JonHop1]

In what world can a regular family man afford a $60,000+ fwd 4-cylinder Honda? The Average Family with both parents working makes under $100k per year... I dont know many people where a $1500 monthly car payment with insurance is a smart financial decision unless you are part of the top 10% wealthy people in the country...

[@FastRedPonyCar]

@@JonHop1 A lot of us can. I'm a regular dad with 2 kids and considered the TLX Type S (I ultimately decided on getting a BMW M340i due to more rear seat/legroom, bigger trunk and significantly better performance). It's taken me 42 years to get to this point in life where I can shop for $60~70K cars so I completely sympathize for the younger dad's in their 20's early in their careers. This most likely is not the car segment they are shopping in. My first 4 door "family" car was an old 90's Volvo sedan with the turbo 5 cylinder motor. I paid $7k for it and it was fun, practical, made an incredible exhaust note and I was able to pay it off relatively quickly. Also, most people trade in their old car or put down a down payment so they're not realistically walking in empty handed and signing a loan for those $1k+ payments.

[@JonHop1]

@@FastRedPonyCar Bud, no offense, but a $1,500 car payment each month, if you have a family, is an incredibly poor financial decision... If you were considering a TYpe S and got an M340i, that means you are either not too smart in your spending, or you are NOT a normal family man. If you make more than $75,000 as a household, you are NOT NORMAL.. Making even $90,000 a year as a household, is considered top 20% in the entire country... Let that sink in...

[@rcmodder]

Not affordable, not pretty. New cult following, definitely NOT the old

[@salweirdz2161]

⁠@@JonHop1you should not have a family if you can’t afford a basic sedan bro 💀

[@emoney9295]

Great comparison explanation. The integra priced at 52k and up is insane.

[@veedee4860]

Worth every penny. 👍🏾

[@wolfdna788]

TLX is the most beautiful car Honda has ever made. 100% masculinity

[@CCANGEL333]

I prefer the NSX.

[@codyscherer6930]

​@@CCANGEL333only the original the new one is hot trash

[@Nick_MG]

​@@codyscherer6930 the type s looks hot

[@moisesescobarr]

Being an owner of the 2021 TLX Type S for two years now. I’ll still take the TLX. Love the sound and interior and design on the outside much better than the Integra. Not to mention SH-AWD

[@baldygrey2779]

TLX for sure, but if you asked me 5 years ago it'd be Integra. Still, that V6 is getting rarer and rarer to find in a car.

[@Mike-lt6sj]

When I took the survey acura sends after buying the type s, they asked what led me to choose this car. Three reasons- my last 4 cars were Honda and never had any issues, a traditional auto transmission, and a V6.

[@ShaolinMonk111]

I wish the TLX had an option for manual transmission

[@brucebrowne5022]

Yes! I had a 2005 TL 6-speed, and sometimes still wish I'd never sold it. That's the main reason I'm looking to replace my 2015 Audi S3 (@JonHop1 - it's an overpriced VW) with the Integra Type S in one or two years.

[@ShaolinMonk111]

@@brucebrowne5022 a lexus IS300 manual transmission would be cool too or a Camry TRD

[@CCANGEL333]

​@@ShaolinMonk111is350 is much better

[@greggperr6227]

Nice review. Still glad I have my ‘21 TLX Type S in Tiger Eye Pearl!

[@djsthemetereman]

Same here it's a unique color

[@503pdxCars]

Thanks!

[@marvingrinage5423]

You were very thorough going 1 and then the other order. You took your time. You did not show impartial favoritism in my opinion. You pointed out the diffrences well between the two. I think you did a extremely good job. Well done!😊

[@503pdxCars]

Wow, thank you!

[@lafaders]

Your PMC is so clean. That blue with orchid interior is super fresh. I have a 23 tlx type s in white pearl. Love it

[@503pdxCars]

Right on!

[@Jayyy64]

Rather have the integra Type S Only 35hp less than the TLX , Weighs 1000lbs less Better gas mpg and 6 speed And interior is way nicer than the Acura And you can tune it as well

[@bb5242]

TLX is a very useable car, the Integra seems like a track machine.

[@Athandatu]

I love the color on that integra. Brings me back to 90’s Acura Legend. Also, I’m so surprised the legroom in the back is larger in the integra than the TLX!

[@classicdell]

Awesome video keep up the good work

[@aceospades7]

I prefer the front end on the integra. Just wish the side profile it didn't look so much like a civic

[@EpicNinjaRides]

You forgot the fact that the Integra has WAY more rear leg room than the TLX

[@jamwest3146]

Strange, but true, I have sat in both.

[@JonHop1]

Or the fact they are both overpriced Honda's...

[@Opium64]

@@JonHop1isn’t all luxury brands with a mainstream Cadillac Infinti Lincoln Volvo Lexus all the Same

[@JonHop1]

@@Opium64 Not really... Honda specifically is a pretty crap luxury car.. They are not luxury car makers... Cadillac used to be wonderful and super great luxury cars.. All depends what the company is focusing on and how they execute.. Nissan/Inifiniti was even good at one point and Lexus is actually really good.

[@quells2119]

​@JonHop1 those all sound like personal opinions buddy .. nobody cares

[@AbuBawa-sw1ut]

Integra type s is nice but tlx type s is nicer in my mind.

[@MttQaib]

Loving that gold color on the Integra!

[@icculus]

Considering everything you get with the TLX, and the ITS is basically an upgraded CTR, the Integra can be considered overpriced while the TLX is fair. That said, the Integra is obviously more enthusiast focused. The question is, how much is one willing to pay to have fun? The TLX is more of a performance cruiser.

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

if you going to go for an enthusiast focus car, the Integra Type S is the way to go.

[@bb5242]

I don't have the type s, butcthe reason I got a tlx is that it's a great highway cruiser with decent gas mileage. Nobody has complained about the rear leg room.

[@icculus]

@@bb5242 The complaints about the rear legroom are because it’s very tight relative to the size of the car. That’s said, it wouldn’t be an issue for me either.

[@Magicformula777]

Excellent... One of the best automotive channel on KZbin. Good job with the contrasting explanation. Message to Acura!! PAY THUS MAN.!!! He sold your cars better than any Acura salesman. Good job 💯

[@MarvinGrinage-ym1nq]

Very good comparison evaluation.

[@brana1646]

great video! Now I need that cap. Where did u get it

[@denisbarry9436]

Nice review

[@ianmacfarlane9240]

Nice job

[@austinpfoster]

The first time I saw the Integra-S up close, it made me feel good about having the TLX-S.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Honda goofed by not offering an automatic transmission in the Teg. Not all of us who want a comfortable mid size semi-luxury sports sedan want to be riding the clutch in city traffic. I think an automatic transmission and SH AWD in the Integra would be an ideal setup but that would eat up the TLX buyers so, for now, in that $50k price bracket, you're not going to be looking at the Integra but rather the Audi S4/S5, BMW M240i or a used M2, Genesis G70, maybe a Kia Stinger or possibly save a few bucks and go with a Golf R but those are a noticeable step down in overall interior quality/fit/finish/materials than the BMW/Audi. It's a tough spot for Acura. FWD and manual transmission makes sense for the CTR but the buyer going to the Acura dealership, I feel, is not quite the same buyer.

[@rd5140]

Stated perfectly. I have the tlx s and love it. Starting looking at the integra but dont want the manual. If it were auto with shawd at call it 3450lbs, game changer for segment

[@LebronFan216]

Right

[@arsmusica23]

Great job on the comparison video. Would have loved it if you had a mic; your voice kept cutting in and out with the background noise and the background music. I don't have the best ears because of my many years of drumming so I may be the old man in this comment section lol.

[@integra_gang]

Great video!!

[@503pdxCars]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rd5140]

Nice review. Was hoping for a drive comparo. Looking to see which one is more satisfying but my guess is the type s that weighs 3200

[@ChrisdoperMichigan]

Integra seems to be more family friendly but still badass

[@emikomina]

both are sharp looking cars thats for sure

[@MangelBanselmo]

Great video comparison brother.

[@brentjs121]

Great video and comparisons. It's almost a toss up since they are both great cars, but I would probably give the nod to the TLX by a slight margin.

[@503pdxCars]

Totally agree

[@Lawtypes]

@@503pdxCarsWhat cars has faster 0-60 times ?

[@Bobcat9]

That cool "fabric/felt" the battery is wrapped in... is insulating the battery from both heat and cold. Batteries wear out faster when they experience temperature swings; like in winter, they go from cold cold cold, to as warm as the engine, then back to cold cold cold, sometimes every day, for months. Also, amperage is reduced as battery temperature drops, which is why batteries are labeled with quantity of "cold cranking amps" - which is a guaranteed amperage at roughly -15ºF to -20ºF for most.

[@noeljanolino1286]

Great video! Where can I buy that hat??

[@daravidngeth5613]

Treadwear ratings are used for comparing tires from the "same manufacturer".

[@stevew7964]

Excellent comparison. And lovely cars- both of them. Same colors I would have chosen. The tiger eye pearl looks great with the black accents on the Integra. TLX needs a touchscreen- stop with the touch pads for gods sake, this isnt Lexus from 15 years ago. AWD is a big differentiator between these as well as the refinement.

[@rjm2010]

You pointed at the parking sensor on the Integra and called it the adaptive cruise radar…

[@davidholmes1771]

Great vid. Subscribed. Ill take the TLX-S. Larger motor, AWD, moonroof,...nuff said.

[@503pdxCars]

Right on

[@sportscarexperience8]

Love it❤

[@CraigPalario]

On the Key Fob Remote start. ITR does not get it because of the manual trans. My 24 MDX Type S Advance has remote start on the new style key fobs

[@BobbyForsee]

Looking to get a tax, but waiting for the next redesign. Hoping they’ll fix some problems.

[@alburaq3290]

Integra looks far more spacious in the back seat. How did Honda manage to cramp the leg room in TLX despite being bigger than Integra. What a waste of space.

[@gabrielgalindo4515]

Wow that tiger eyes teggy is just wow

[@Jia1337]

I like driving. Easy decision ; Integra.

[@MttQaib]

Miss watching Best Motoring where they would test the cars actually. Watching these videos is like y’all repeating the sales guy at the dealerships “reading the brochure”. But all in all not a bad video and it is what it is.

[@503pdxCars]

It's hard to go over driving dynamics and feel because that's subjective and different for everyone. There is always a trade off, manuals are fun though!

[@ZackZweifel]

I'm so fucking jealous you own both!!! I'm trying to decided on which one I want more to pull the trigger on... thank you for this video. If you had to truly decide between one or the other which one would you pick?

[@em2things379]

I would pick the integra but I would also pick the TLX because of the power

[@cybernutjr2]

Test drove both of them. The 2024 integra type 2 and 2023 TLX type s. Didn't test drive the 2024 tlx type s because it hasn't arrived yet. I ended up buying the 2023 TLX type s. Only difference between tlx type s 2023 version and 2024. Is that the 24 has the digital gauge and hub display and bigger screen. I didn't care for much for the digital display because I did not like the color combinations that you were able to switch in between I rather prefer the old school red analog from the 23. And I didn't care much for the hub display because I always used to disable it in my old car. Bigger screen is not a big deal. So I opted for the 2023 TLX Type S. And I do not regret in one bit I love the damn car.. very stylish sport looking and fast one need be. I do miss driving manual. But I can't go into a front wheel drive manual vehicle while living in the city in New England. One of My old car was a 2018 STI. Getting stuck in traffic was always a b!tch. You will get a mean calf workout. Lol

[@Nukem962001]

Wait was the heads up display an option in the TLX, because my buddy's type S has it?

[@ricric8348]

will Acura finally put similar wheel flares on.TLX?

[@frankie.d1127]

Does anyone know when the 2024 tlx is coming out and if the refresh is confirmed?

[@TheZ714]

There are some spy shots available of the refresh. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvKe3Vnrrd6oZY

[@aidanclark9592]

need to see a race asap

[@Jaeohtheartiste]

I currently own a tlx I think the integra will beat it on a track and possible a drag , tlx is heavy man and underpowered

[@aidanclark9592]

@@Jaeohtheartiste i own a tlx type s, i just want to see how they would do in a drag race against each other because of the weight to see what happens

[@natanhaelalvarado6137]

The íntegra has perfected the grill, I hope the the next year the tlx has that design

[@Chino-47]

Nice review. Hatchback trunk > sedan trunk for myself. If the sedan had a fastback trunk, I'd gravitate towards the TLX.. The TLX backseats also gets AC vents while the Integra doesn't. Can you turn on and off the stop/go start? Some cars can have that option disabled.

[@503pdxCars]

Good points there. The idle stop can be disabled on the TLX when you push a button but you have to do it every time you start the car. Nice not to have it on the Integra

[@BlackjackK7X]

I like how the Type R is exclusive to one car. Acura slaps Type S on their whole inventory 😂

[@503pdxCars]

There is only one trim that’s an R with Honda but each Type S has a true performance upgrade and unique type s engine over any other trim of that model

[@BlackjackK7X]

@@503pdxCars Be that as it may, still not as special. They all look too similar. 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisbracken7889]

I want to see a drag race

[@IsaiahSchmitmeyer]

I have a 21 apex Blue pearl TLX Type-S

[@Nakorelli]

I dare you to get an MDX Type S

[@karumban]

I really like the the TLX type s just lack of power and tech bothers me

[@Mikezagato15]

& Integra has NO rear seat vents 😊

[@SINGH-ing]

This made me realize that the TLX needs way more HP to justify that it’s actually a bigger brother.

[@andrewszeto121]

As much as I like the Integra Type S, I can't justify paying around $60k CAD for a car that's lacking in so many luxury details and features, especially when I can get the TLX for about the same price. Hopefully either the price will come down or they would add more luxury features to the ITS later, so i can justify pulling the trigger on buying one.

[@chrisb15679]

I'd take the tlx 2.0 shawd tbh,idc if it's auto, it's what the integra type s should of been. Had it come with a 6speed option i wouldn't even look at the integra type s. I've had plenty of turbo Fwd Honda/Acuras A factory awd and turbo Honda/Acura with more boost would be fun.

[@xiaoxia5]

would be content with either actually. wish the Teggy came with a moonroof though. the dealer markups are just ridiculous on the Type S. yeah, you could do a lot of legwork to find one at MSRP, but you shouldn’t have to. dealers should just sell them as is.

[@soapa4279]

If I had a choice, I would just buy both. If I had to choose one and only one, it would be the TLX. A wife and 3 kids sorta makes that decision for you lol

[@cusmc6065]

The integra type s will always have a mark up for the most part. I only paid 5gs over msrp but I've seen as much as 10-15gs(which is crazy). But the reason why is because Acura only plans on making about 3300 a year, for the next 3 years.

[@IllIIllllIlIlIll]

Only 3300 a year? I guess my 2.0T 6MT Accord is a unicorn since Honda made less than 2000 over 3 years of production.

[@scottmorcom1670]

@503pdxCars…did we just see each other in Oregon city? I was in a black tlx type -s. Dude looked like you in the tiger eye pearl

[@503pdxCars]

Oh, that wasn’t me. Cool to see more around!

[@Undisputed_King]

What sunglasses are those?

[@Superdimensional]

It’s funny you have a Tiger eye Integra and LBBP TLX, I have a Tiger eye TLX and a Boost Blue Civic Sport Touring as a work car, I think the colors compliment each other lol

[@503pdxCars]

Haha nice

[@Christodoulos-J]

How did you get your hands on a PMC edition? I have one comparison that stands out in my mind: 0-60. The TLX is over half a second quicker. I'll admit that I'm biased as I own a TLX Type S. I'm in my 50's and prioritized comfort over handling.

[@503pdxCars]

I really like mine too. I’ve had two at this point and don’t plan on getting rid of it

[@sports_car_enthusiast]

Such a tough choice between these two…a tlx with the lightweight and 6-spd mentality of the integra would be perfect.

[@thecamdenyard]

Enter the Integra Type S 😂

[@jpizel1070]

​@@thecamdenyardNot really. It's fwd.

[@thecamdenyard]

@@jpizel1070the Type R seems to have squashed that stereotype at the track besting a number of rwd cars track times…

[@jpizel1070]

@@thecamdenyard I don't track my cars so it really doesn't matter to me. I prefer the driving feel of rwd and awd. I dont care for wheel hop off the line and torque stear even though they minimized it on the Type R.

[@martink3953]

Ok. Someone has some great connections with the dealer. 👍🏻

[@503pdxCars]

I do love the relationships with the local dealerships however both vehicles were allotted through the Acura.com lottery like everyone else

[@bb5242]

ya those colors are unobtainable

[@sports_car_enthusiast]

You forgot to mention which key goes with which car…? Since integra is newer I assume the newer key is integra.

[@kevinbreese5739]

No Drag race? That's what matters, Riiiight? :)

[@terryp007100]

Great comparison video. Wish you would've spent a few seconds on the PMC diffs. Also, get away from referring to the 2 cars as "this one" and "that one". Regardless, thanks for a great video!

[@503pdxCars]

Great point!

[@jamwest3146]

All wheel drive is hard to beat.

[@503pdxCars]

Yes

[@MarioMusicMan22]

Also important to remember, the Integra Type S weighs about 1k lbs less than the TLX Type S

[@aidanalvarez1722]

This is my biggest problem coming to these cars rn. I’m coming from a beautiful v6 15 accord Coupe and I can’t find another like it. If I get to this price point I might as well get a Tesla bc of the amount of miles I drive and the gas savings, +tax incentives make it way cheaper even if I went for the Model 3 performance. No it’s not manual, no real sounds and ima miss the v6, but if I went with this I’m paying the same or more…how much would it cost to supercharge a ‘15 accord again? Ugh

[@Bobcat9]

If the Integra tS had an automatic tranny, those models would have remote engine start. Since it's available with only a 6MT, and since America forbids factory remote start on manual trannys, guess we're just going to have to think 5 minutes ahead in the winter and put shoes on and go start it the old fashioned way. And that's fine.

[@AcuratecDE5]

Also forgot to mention integra has wireless Apple car play compared to TLX wired Apple car play.

[@503pdxCars]

Yes!

[@Chorizomicks]

Manual over auto all day. Sorry But I’d still get the CTr

[@jamborginiii1732]

Auto will always be better

[@Chorizomicks]

@@jamborginiii1732 for a female

[@codyscherer6930]

Im Taking v6 awd that looks better even tho i love manuals it will either be rwd or awd not fed manual

[@foobird02]

The TLX is a lot longer of a car too. So if you have limited space, the TLX may not fit.

[@Mike-lt6sj]

It's about the same size as a dodge charger or 5 series bmw. Not huge, but a lot of vehicle compared to my old accord, and certainly bigger than the civic platform.

[@davidbocanegraramirez9480]

TLX all day

[@ponceprmitierra9957]

Which car is more comfortable?

[@Mike-lt6sj]

The TLX. It is also a very stiff, rigid vehicle, but in comfort mode it is pretty tame. The seats are amazing.

[@503pdxCars]

Good question. I’d say the drivers seat on the ITS has a slight edge due to the cloth fabric in my opinion. The TLX seat is probably more supportive over a long road-trip

[@Tonga2]

Driving dynamics?? I waited to hear but can imagine the Integra is more fun to drive?

[@503pdxCars]

That's always subjective for everyone. I think any time you have a manual on a sporty car, it's going to be a lot of fun

[@SUMMERSOUNDS]

TLX Type S is the big brother of Integra Type S. TLX has everything you need but the integra is just a fun car for a teenager.

[@uptoolayte1]

Yeah teenagers with 60k to spend on a car....

[@SUMMERSOUNDS]

@@uptoolayte1 you will be amazed the amount of teenagers out there that have parents to buy them these types of cars.

[@uptoolayte1]

Would I be amazed at how many rich families there are compared to non-rich families?

[@madebybnm1509]

Yea but usually teenagers with parents that have money dont usually go for this car. They usually go for bmws or ford, dodge/ wherever the hype is.

[@n9oor-q8]

The weight difference between the two cars is huge about 500 kg 🤷‍♂️

[@zZiL341yRj736]

I can't tell those cars apart.

[@calvinsales1871]

Would you ever compare a 2009-14 TL to the Integra? Think you’d be surprised. #unicorn #upgradetech #betterstory #37 #OG

[@503pdxCars]

Always wanted a manual one

[@rafaelrosas8744]

Wow u got both lucky

[@baseballcardsbusta3974]

I’d take the Integra for the manual transmission. It’s boring driving an automatic iykyk

[@jamborginiii1732]

Boring but faster, I’ll take take that any day

[@Scott-mu4xw]

I don’t care for the interior color in both of them.

[@Unsalted375]

I like the look of the TLX, the Integra looks a bit too anime gundam ricer ish lol

[@howardchud9097]

Give me a two door S model, or a four door S automatic.

[@Travide]

I loved the interga but after watagijg this id take the tlx for the far superior interior

[@IsaiahSchmitmeyer]

The TLX Type-S has a HUD its an option though

[@503pdxCars]

Not in the US

[@Fabian6980]

Tlx plenty fast with sh awd turbo charged v6 only slightly slower if not equal speed to the integra due to curb weight but not enough to not be the better choice overall

[@KaneGregory]

I know the Integra is supposed enthusiast car and the manual is cool but not only does the TLX looks better but the all-wheel drive will always be better than the front-wheel drive!🧠🤯🔫

[@bitether2096]

Why compare when you can own both 😊

[@drigodegatodrigo825]

The tlx suppose to be a monster ain’t no way that 4 cylinder almost have the same amount of power

[@nabgee4863]

Monster no this car is not

[@khalidfathallah6619]

One is a car and the other is a boat