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 $24,841, and its year-round low is $24,826.89. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad spread across generations and trims, with newer examples commanding the highest averages. 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want a luxury sedan with style, comfort, and a driver-focused personality. 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, powerful engines, and overall luxury feel. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its stylish design and comfortable cabin, which help it stand out as a premium sedan with broad appeal.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews 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 buy if you value driving enjoyment and upscale character.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura TLX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura TLX as a comfortable, enjoyable sedan with strong performance and a premium feel. Expert reviews also reinforce that impression by highlighting its smooth ride, solid handling, and well-rounded luxury character.

• 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 on cars whose service history is incomplete.

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

Across all model years, at 68.1% 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 standard equipment with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist and road-departure mitigation, rear cross-traffic monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors.
• Infotainment: wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay with a wireless charging pad.

Which Acura TLX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Acura TLX offers...

• Technology Package: This is the entry point for 2024 and the best-value choice if you want the newest TLX at the lowest starting price, with leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch center infotainment screen, and the standard premium audio system.
• A-Spec Package: This trim adds a sportier look and feel, plus standard SH-AWD, ventilation for the front seats, and the upgraded 17-speaker ELS Studio 3D audio system.
• Type S: This is the performance-focused choice, adding the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, 355 horsepower, 354 lb-ft of torque, adaptive dampers, Brembo brakes, quad exhaust outlets, and the most aggressive chassis setup.

What Acura TLX do most buyers choose?

The Acura TLX years with the most listings are 2022, 2020, and 2019.

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 lower used-car pricing.

What is the Acura TLX's resale value?

Most TLX model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want to buy used after the sharpest price drops have already happened. A few years are holding steadier or moving up, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. 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 and 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 −6.15% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 30.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,375. The Acura TLX offers a stylish, premium cabin with a strong driver-focused character that makes it appealing across model years.

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 adds a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest TLX adds dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa built-in.
• Safety: The latest TLX adds upgraded blind-spot monitoring with lane-change alert and a wider-view front camera and radar emitter.
• Starting price: The latest 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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.