2018 Acura TLX
8 trims · 12 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$33,000 – $45,750
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$33,000
Typical monthly
$653/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
- $33,000 – $36,200
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/33
- Horsepower
- 206 hp
- Torque
- 182 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
Technology Package
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $36,700 – $39,900
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/33
- Horsepower
- 206 hp
- Torque
- 182 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
SH-AWD
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $38,200 – $45,750
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
A-Spec
- MSRP
- $42,800
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/30
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
A-Spec Red
- MSRP
- $42,800
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/30
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
Advance Package
- MSRP
- $43,750
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/32
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
SH-AWD A-Spec
- MSRP
- $44,800
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/29
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
SH-AWD A-Spec Red
- MSRP
- $44,800
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/29
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | Technology Package2 configurations | SH-AWD3 configurations | A-Spec | A-Spec Red | Advance Package | SH-AWD A-Spec | SH-AWD A-Spec Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,000 – $36,200 | $36,700 – $39,900 | $38,200 – $45,750 | $42,800 | $42,800 | $43,750 | $44,800 | $44,800 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 23/33 | 23/33 | 21/30 | 20/30 | 20/30 | 20/32 | 20/29 | 20/29 |
| Horsepower | 206 hp | 206 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| 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
- BasegasTechnology PackagegasSH-AWDgasA-SpecgasA-Spec RedgasAdvance PackagegasSH-AWD A-SpecgasSH-AWD A-Spec Redgas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (recommended)Technology Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)SH-AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)A-Specpremium unleaded (recommended)A-Spec Redpremium unleaded (recommended)Advance Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)SH-AWD A-Specpremium unleaded (recommended)SH-AWD A-Spec Redpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseI4Technology PackageI4SH-AWDV6A-SpecV6A-Spec RedV6Advance PackageV6SH-AWD A-SpecV6SH-AWD A-Spec RedV6
- Displacement
- Base2.4 LTechnology Package2.4 LSH-AWD3.5 LA-Spec3.5 LA-Spec Red3.5 LAdvance Package3.5 LSH-AWD A-Spec3.5 LSH-AWD A-Spec Red3.5 L
- Horsepower
- Base206 hpTechnology Package206 hpSH-AWD290 hpA-Spec290 hpA-Spec Red290 hpAdvance Package290 hpSH-AWD A-Spec290 hpSH-AWD A-Spec Red290 hp
- Torque
- Base182 lb-ftTechnology Package182 lb-ftSH-AWD267 lb-ftA-Spec267 lb-ftA-Spec Red267 lb-ftAdvance Package267 lb-ftSH-AWD A-Spec267 lb-ftSH-AWD A-Spec Red267 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base8-speed automated manualTechnology Package8-speed automated manualSH-AWD9-speed shiftable automaticA-Spec9-speed shiftable automaticA-Spec Red9-speed shiftable automaticAdvance Package9-speed shiftable automaticSH-AWD A-Spec9-speed shiftable automaticSH-AWD A-Spec Red9-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveTechnology Packagefront wheel driveSH-AWDall wheel driveA-Specfront wheel driveA-Spec Redfront wheel driveAdvance Packagefront wheel driveSH-AWD A-Specall wheel driveSH-AWD A-Spec Redall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSedanTechnology PackageSedanSH-AWDSedanA-SpecSedanA-Spec RedSedanAdvance PackageSedanSH-AWD A-SpecSedanSH-AWD A-Spec RedSedan
- Doors
- Base4Technology Package4SH-AWD4A-Spec4A-Spec Red4Advance Package4SH-AWD A-Spec4SH-AWD A-Spec Red4
- Seating
- Base5Technology Package5SH-AWD5A-Spec5A-Spec Red5Advance Package5SH-AWD A-Spec5SH-AWD A-Spec Red5
- Length
- Base190.7 inTechnology Package190.7 inSH-AWD190.7 inA-Spec191 inA-Spec Red191 inAdvance Package190.7 inSH-AWD A-Spec191 inSH-AWD A-Spec Red191 in
- Width
- Base73 inTechnology Package73 inSH-AWD73 inA-Spec73 inA-Spec Red73 inAdvance Package73 inSH-AWD A-Spec73 inSH-AWD A-Spec Red73 in
- Height
- Base57 inTechnology Package57 inSH-AWD57 inA-Spec57 inA-Spec Red57 inAdvance Package57 inSH-AWD A-Spec57 inSH-AWD A-Spec Red57 in
- Wheelbase
- Base109.3 inTechnology Package109.3 inSH-AWD109.3 inA-Spec109.3 inA-Spec Red109.3 inAdvance Package109.3 inSH-AWD A-Spec109.3 inSH-AWD A-Spec Red109.3 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5.8 inTechnology Package5.8 inSH-AWD5.9 inA-Spec5.9 inA-Spec Red5.9 inAdvance Package5.9 inSH-AWD A-Spec5.9 inSH-AWD A-Spec Red5.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base14.3 cu ftTechnology Package14.3 cu ftSH-AWD14.3 cu ftA-Spec14.3 cu ftA-Spec Red14.3 cu ftAdvance Package14.3 cu ftSH-AWD A-Spec14.3 cu ftSH-AWD A-Spec Red14.3 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,505 lbsTechnology Package3,508 lbsSH-AWD3,765 lbsA-Spec3,680 lbsA-Spec Red3,680 lbsAdvance Package3,664 lbsSH-AWD A-Spec3,838 lbsSH-AWD A-Spec Red3,838 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base17.2 galTechnology Package17.2 galSH-AWD17.2 galA-Spec17.2 galA-Spec Red17.2 galAdvance Package17.2 galSH-AWD A-Spec17.2 galSH-AWD A-Spec Red17.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base27Technology Package27SH-AWD24A-Spec23A-Spec Red23Advance Package24SH-AWD A-Spec23SH-AWD A-Spec Red23
- City MPG
- Base23Technology Package23SH-AWD21A-Spec20A-Spec Red20Advance Package20SH-AWD A-Spec20SH-AWD A-Spec Red20
- Highway MPG
- Base33Technology Package33SH-AWD30A-Spec30A-Spec Red30Advance Package32SH-AWD A-Spec29SH-AWD A-Spec Red29
| Spec | Base | Technology Package | SH-AWD | A-Spec | A-Spec Red | Advance Package | SH-AWD A-Spec | SH-AWD A-Spec Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 206 hp | 206 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 190.7 in | 190.7 in | 190.7 in | 191 in | 191 in | 190.7 in | 191 in | 191 in |
| Width | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in |
| Height | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 109.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.8 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,505 lbs | 3,508 lbs | 3,765 lbs | 3,680 lbs | 3,680 lbs | 3,664 lbs | 3,838 lbs | 3,838 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal | 17.2 gal | 17.2 gal | 17.2 gal | 17.2 gal | 17.2 gal | 17.2 gal | 17.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||
| Combined MPG | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| City MPG | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 |