Tech Features with 3 more speakers
I am interested in the TLX with the I-4 engine. I don't have a need for the items in the Tech package other than the leather interior. I hate to pay for the package just to get leather. I can't believe Acura is making this car without leather for the base model. Does anyone know how the leatherette material is on the base model??? I'm confused by the details about the seating material in general. If you order the Tech package are the front seat surfaces leather with the back and sides leatherette??? I also though I read only the front seats (seating surface) is leather and the rear seats are leatherette. This is unreal. I don't like how the specs and details are not clear. It's like they want to trick the buyer.
I understand and feel the same way. In an information age, there is a lack of communication between the sellers and the buyers. I had to educate my salesman, a bit

. Not sure how the leather works out.
I initially felt the same about the tech package as yourself since I already have a good
Garmin. But after considering the other features you get in the package, I reasoned that it was worth the cost.
Acura Navigation System: AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with exclusive street and freeway conditions and Traffic Rerouting ™
Audio:
Acura/ELS Studio®32 Premium Audio System with hard disk drive (HDD) media storage and 10 speakers, HD Radio®, Song By Voice®
Interior:
Sport seats with perforated Milano premium leather-trimmed interior
Visibility:
Blind spot information (BSI) system, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
Cellular Interface:
Phone-book exchange for Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink®
Instruments:
Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with turn-by-turn guidance
Telematics:
AcuraLink® The Next Generation
Exterior:
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Driver Assistance:
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Safety & Security: F
orward Collision Warning (FCW) system and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
As always, the choice is yours.

The Base is still a very nice car.