The 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon will go on sale December 21 with a base price of $31,820, including an $860 destination charge. That positions the Japanese wagon below competitors from Audi and Cadillac.

The uplevel TSX Sport Wagon, equipped with an optional technology package with an LED backlit navigation system, starts at $35,470, including shipping. In comparison, the base 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon with a 3.0-liter V6 starts at $39,090, including an $825 destination charge. The base 2011 Audi A4 Avant with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine starts at $36,815, including an $875 destination charge.

The TSX Sport Wagon features a multiconfigurable rear cargo area and an optional power tailgate. It is equipped with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. Honda said it delivers an estimated 22 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. The EPA has yet to rate it on its Web site.