Used Acura TLX for Sale nearDecatur, IL

How much does the Acura TLX cost in today's market?

Used Acura TLX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Acura TLX's current nationwide average price is $24,603, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,552 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Acura TLX a good car?

Yes — the Acura TLX earns strong marks from owners across the full model range, and its appeal is reinforced by its mix of style, comfort, and performance. The all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the TLX for its smooth ride, strong performance, and stylish design. They also frequently highlight the comfortable interior and overall luxury feel, which help the car stand out as a well-rounded sport sedan.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert feedback are a cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and technology that can take some getting used to. Even so, the TLX remains a compelling used pick if you want a sedan that blends premium character with engaging driving manners.

31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura TLX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura TLX as a comfortable, stylish sedan with strong driving appeal, and expert notes echo that it delivers a premium feel with a broad range of equipment. Across the model years, the TLX also earns praise for its smooth ride and overall balance of luxury and performance.

• Owners rate the Acura TLX between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older examples with higher mileage and more complex equipment, so a careful history check and pre-purchase inspection are smart moves.

What should I look for when buying a used Acura TLX?

Across all model years, at 67.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: AcuraWatch
• Infotainment: wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay with the True Touchpad Interface

Which Acura TLX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Acura TLX offers these trims:

• Technology Package: This is the entry point and the best-value choice if you want the TLX’s core luxury and tech features at the lowest price.
• A-Spec Package: This trim adds SH-AWD and a more performance-focused setup, making it a strong pick if you want extra traction and a sportier feel.
• Type S: This is the top performance trim, adding the turbocharged V6, Brembo brakes, adaptive dampers, and more aggressive hardware for buyers who want the most capability.

What Acura TLX do most buyers choose?

The Acura TLX years with the most listings are 2022, 2020, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of trims and prices to compare. They also sit in the part of the lineup where the TLX’s style, equipment, and value proposition are especially appealing to used shoppers.

What is the Acura TLX's resale value?

Most TLX model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The declines are strongest on several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few years are changing only slightly and one is moving up. That mix suggests you can still find value across the lineup, especially if you focus on the years with larger drops.

The 2022, 2020, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Acura TLX safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2016: 7/10
• 2015: 10/10

AcuraWatch is standard on the 2024 TLX, bringing automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, road-departure mitigation, rear cross-traffic monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and upgraded blind-spot monitoring with lane-change alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2015 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Acura TLX now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.11% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 28.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 27.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,684. The Acura TLX offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin with a strong blend of comfort and driving enjoyment.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.