2008 Acura TL
2 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$33,725 – $38,425
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$33,725
Typical monthly
$668/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $33,725 – $36,225
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/26
- Horsepower
- 258 hp
- Torque
- 233 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.2L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.5
- Max towing
- —
Type-S
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $38,225 – $38,425
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/27
- Horsepower
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 256 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.5
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | Type-S4 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,725 – $36,225 | $38,225 – $38,425 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 18/26 | 18/27 |
| Horsepower | 258 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 233 lb-ft | 256 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasType-Sgas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (required)Type-Spremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- BaseV6Type-SV6
- Displacement
- Base3.2 LType-S3.5 L
- Horsepower
- Base258 hpType-S286 hp
- Torque
- Base233 lb-ftType-S256 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed shiftable automaticType-S6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveType-Sfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSedanType-SSedan
- Doors
- Base4Type-S4
- Seating
- Base5Type-S5
- Length
- Base189.3 inType-S189.8 in
- Width
- Base72.2 inType-S72.2 in
- Height
- Base56.7 inType-S56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base107.9 inType-S107.9 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5.8 inType-S5.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base12.5 cu ftType-S12.5 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base12.5 cu ftType-S12.5 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,623 lbsType-S3,559 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base17.1 galType-S17.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base21Type-S21
- City MPG
- Base18Type-S18
- Highway MPG
- Base26Type-S27
| Spec | Base | Type-S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 258 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 233 lb-ft | 256 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 189.3 in | 189.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 107.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 12.5 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 12.5 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,623 lbs | 3,559 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 17.1 gal | 17.1 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 21 | 21 |
| City MPG | 18 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 26 | 27 |