Used Acura TLX for Sale nearLa Crosse, WI

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 $24,855, and its year-round low is $24,838.19. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band around today's average, with used examples spanning from entry-level older years to newer, better-equipped ones.

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 lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the TLX for its blend of luxury, performance, and comfort. They also tend to highlight its smooth ride, powerful engines, and stylish design, which give it a premium feel that works well for everyday driving.

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

The main trade-offs show up in cabin packaging and technology, especially in recent expert reviews, where the back seat, cargo space, and infotainment usability come up most often.

27.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura TLX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the TLX as a comfortable, stylish sedan with strong performance and a premium feel. Expert feedback also points to a well-rounded driving experience, especially in years where Acura added more equipment and safety tech.

• 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 tied to the specific year and condition you choose, so a careful history check and test drive matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, at 68.8% 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, plus a wireless charging pad

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 core TLX experience with a strong equipment list and a lower starting price.
• A-Spec Package: This trim adds a more performance-focused setup, including SH-AWD, and suits you if you want a sharper driving feel.
• Type S: This top trim brings the turbocharged V6, standard SH-AWD, Brembo brakes, adaptive dampers, and the most performance-oriented character in the lineup.

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 more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible used pricing.

What is the Acura TLX's resale value?

Most TLX model years are trending lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. A few years are moving only slightly, and two are edging upward, so the market is not moving in one straight line across the lineup.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2016, and 2018 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, and front and rear parking sensors.

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

Should I buy a used Acura TLX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.57% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.16%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 28.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,064. The Acura TLX offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin with a strong blend of comfort and driving enjoyment.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest TLX pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, while the Type S uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest TLX adds wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, Amazon Alexa built-in, and dual 12.3-inch displays.
• Safety: The latest TLX adds an upgraded standard blind-spot monitoring system with lane-change alert and a wider-view front camera and radar emitter.
• Starting price: The cheapest TLX starts at $46,195.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.