How much does the 2012 Acura TL cost?

The 2012 Acura TL has a starting MSRP of $35,705, ranging up to $45,185 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $35,705; SH-AWD from $39,255; Technology Package from $39,435; Advance Package from $41,635.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Acura TL?

The 2012 Acura TL achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Acura TL have?

The 2012 Acura TL offers up to 13.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2012 Acura TL safe?

The 2012 Acura TL earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Acura TL come in?

The 2012 Acura TL is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2012 Acura TL

4 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$35,705 – $45,185

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆

Side (driver)★★★★☆

Side (passenger)★★★★☆

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$35,705

Typical monthly

$707/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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Compare 2012 Acura TL trims

Base
MSRP
$35,705
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—
SH-AWD
4 configurations
MSRP
$39,255 – $45,185
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
273 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.5
Max towing
—
Technology Package
MSRP
$39,435
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—
Advance Package
MSRP
$41,635
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Acura TL trim specifications
Spec	Base	SH-AWD4 configurations	Technology Package	Advance Package
MSRP	$35,705	$39,255 – $45,185	$39,435	$41,635
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/29	18/26	20/29	20/29
Horsepower	280 hp	305 hp	280 hp	280 hp
Torque	254 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.1	12.5	13.1	13.1
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: Basegas
SH-AWDgas
Technology Packagegas
Advance Packagegas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (required)
SH-AWDpremium unleaded (required)
Technology Packagepremium unleaded (required)
Advance Packagepremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: BaseV6
SH-AWDV6
Technology PackageV6
Advance PackageV6
Displacement: Base3.5 L
SH-AWD3.7 L
Technology Package3.5 L
Advance Package3.5 L
Horsepower: Base280 hp
SH-AWD305 hp
Technology Package280 hp
Advance Package280 hp
Torque: Base254 lb-ft
SH-AWD273 lb-ft
Technology Package254 lb-ft
Advance Package254 lb-ft
Transmission: Base6-speed shiftable automatic
SH-AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Technology Package6-speed shiftable automatic
Advance Package6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
SH-AWDall wheel drive
Technology Packagefront wheel drive
Advance Packagefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSedan
SH-AWDSedan
Technology PackageSedan
Advance PackageSedan
Doors: Base4
SH-AWD4
Technology Package4
Advance Package4
Seating: Base5
SH-AWD5
Technology Package5
Advance Package5
Length: Base194 in
SH-AWD194 in
Technology Package194 in
Advance Package194 in
Width: Base74 in
SH-AWD74 in
Technology Package74 in
Advance Package74 in
Height: Base57.2 in
SH-AWD57.2 in
Technology Package57.2 in
Advance Package57.2 in
Wheelbase: Base109.3 in
SH-AWD109.3 in
Technology Package109.3 in
Advance Package109.3 in
Ground clearance: Base5.9 in
SH-AWD5.7 in
Technology Package5.9 in
Advance Package5.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base13.1 cu ft
SH-AWD12.5 cu ft
Technology Package13.1 cu ft
Advance Package13.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base13.1 cu ft
SH-AWD12.5 cu ft
Technology Package13.1 cu ft
Advance Package13.1 cu ft
Curb weight: Base3,726 lbs
SH-AWD3,968 lbs
Technology Package3,741 lbs
Advance Package3,770 lbs
Fuel tank: Base18.5 gal
SH-AWD18.5 gal
Technology Package18.5 gal
Advance Package18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base23
SH-AWD21
Technology Package23
Advance Package23
City MPG: Base20
SH-AWD18
Technology Package20
Advance Package20
Highway MPG: Base29
SH-AWD26
Technology Package29
Advance Package29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	SH-AWD	Technology Package	Advance Package
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.5 L	3.7 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	280 hp	305 hp	280 hp	280 hp
Torque	254 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	194 in	194 in	194 in	194 in
Width	74 in	74 in	74 in	74 in
Height	57.2 in	57.2 in	57.2 in	57.2 in
Wheelbase	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in
Ground clearance	5.9 in	5.7 in	5.9 in	5.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.1 cu ft	12.5 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	13.1 cu ft	12.5 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft
Curb weight	3,726 lbs	3,968 lbs	3,741 lbs	3,770 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	21	23	23
City MPG	20	18	20	20
Highway MPG	29	26	29	29