Honda Civic and Acura TL shouldn't even be n the same sentence. The Acura TL is safer, has more amenities, and is definitely more powerful. Acura's also have more quality than your average Honda vehicle.What year are you looking at? If you are looking at used, it actually a lot more economical to buy a TL. I was checking prices on Yahoo Autos and the prices even out after a few years. If you are looking at brand new, the Civic is a lot cheaper, but nowhere near as nice.Plus, Acuras get much better quality of servicing from the dealers than Hondas would.