I traded in my 2008 528i for a 2015 TLX v6 with the tech package after looking at BMW's and MB. I am really enjoying the TLX. It drives as well as the new (post 2012) 5 series, which are less fun than my old 2008, and it holds my family and my 6'1" son better than the new C-class (which is an amazing car, just too small). However, when you compare the MSRP of the TLX against similarly equipped German cars, you easily save $20K or more. Yes, the TLX isn't perfect -- crisper handling would be nice, but overall, the value for money factor on this car is amazing. We'll send the kid to college for a year on what we saved and have fun driving him there to boot.

The technology you get in the advance package is incredible. If you are a tech geek, you can't go wrong with the TLX. Adaptive cruise control - once you try it out, it will be your top feature as well. Air conditioned seats - no more sweaty rear. Multi-view rearview display - 3 camera views - exact line indicators. Multi displays - I read some reviews that knock the redundant displays, but in my opinion I love the redundancy. I love having a touchscreen and a screen dedicated to the navigation. The haptic feedback on the touchscreen is a nice addition as well.