Used Acura TLX for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

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 $23,907, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $23,853 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 is a strong pick if you want a stylish luxury sedan with a sporty personality and a comfortable ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the TLX for its smooth ride, sharp handling, and overall blend of luxury and performance. They also frequently highlight its stylish design and comfortable cabin, which help it feel more upscale and engaging than many rivals.

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 appealing if you want a sedan that puts driving feel, style, and comfort first.

32.0% 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 performance and a premium feel. Across the model years, the owner feedback also points to smooth ride quality and a well-rounded ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Acura TLX between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, at 63.4% 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 gives you the core TLX experience with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 10-speed automatic, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and the standard premium audio setup. It is the best-value choice if you want the TLX’s style and safety without moving up the price ladder.
• A-Spec Package: This trim adds a sportier look and feel, plus SH-AWD, ventilated front seats, and the upgraded 17-speaker ELS Studio 3D audio system. It suits you if you want the most balanced mix of performance and equipment.
• Type S: This is the performance-focused choice, bringing the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, adaptive dampers, more robust stabilizers, Brembo brakes, quad exhaust outlets, and the most aggressive driving character in the lineup. It is the pick if you want the strongest performance and the most premium hardware.

What Acura TLX do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of pricing, equipment, and availability. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Acura TLX's resale value?

Most TLX model years are down year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want to catch a softer market. A couple of years are close to flat or slightly higher, so the pricing picture is mixed rather than uniformly falling.

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

The 2022, 2016, and 2024 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 −1.01% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,647. The Acura TLX offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin with a sporty character that makes it appealing across multiple model years.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2022 Acura TLX compare to the 2022 Honda Accord?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.