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Acura TLX Depreciation & Resale Value
Skip the new-car premium: a 2019 runs about $21,352 below its original MSRP.
The Acura TLX is a midsize luxury sport sedan offered with four-cylinder or V6 power and available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive during the observed years.
Market context: Six continuous cohorts cover the first-generation TLX, where V6, Technology and Advance packages, SH-AWD, mileage, and vehicle history are key drivers of within-year value.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2020→2019
+10.2% in one year
Smart-buy year
2019
~$21,448 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 38.8% |
| 2019 | 49.0% |
| 2018 | 49.7% |
| 2017 | 57.5% |
| 2016 | 61.1% |
| 2015 | 65.8% |
Based on 496 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Acura TLX as it ages, from a ~$38,200 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 100% | $37,997 | −$203 | −$203 |
| 2 yrs | 90% | $34,238 | −$3,759 | −$3,962 |
| 3 yrs | 81% | $30,852 | −$3,386 | −$7,348 |
| 4 yrs | 73% | $27,800 | −$3,052 | −$10,400 |
| 5 yrs | 66% | $25,050 | −$2,750 | −$13,150 |
| 6 yrs | 59% | $22,572 | −$2,478 | −$15,628 |
| 7 yrs | 53% | $20,339 | −$2,233 | −$17,861 |
| 8 yrs | 48% | $18,327 | −$2,012 | −$19,873 |
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What's your TLX worth?
Estimate a used TLX's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$20,350
about typical mileage
At 84,000 miles (about typical for a 7-year-old car, ~84,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Acura TLX?
For used buyers, the Acura TLX is an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2019 (around $21,448) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $13,999.
- The SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2020 and 2019 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Acura TLX Resale Value
Value falls fastest from the 2020 to the 2019 model year — a 10.2%-point jump in a single year. That makes the 2019 TLX a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Trim matters: the SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC holds its value best (about 43.1% average depreciation), while the SH-AWD V6 w/Tech gives up the most (around 57.4%). Choosing the right trim can be worth thousands at resale.
Which Acura TLX Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC
56.9% kept· 46 listings
w/Tech w/A-SPEC
53.5% kept· 40 listings
V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC
52.4% kept· 57 listings
Base
49.1% kept· 232 listings
SH-AWD V6 w/Advance
45% kept· 42 listings
SH-AWD V6 w/Tech
42.6% kept· 67 listings
How Long Does the Acura TLX Last?
Mileage profile across 496 listings.
Over 100k mi
46.2%
Over 150k mi
7.1%
Highest mileage
260,061 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$13,999
Roughly 46.2% of listed Acura TLXs have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 7.1% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2019 Acura TLX sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $21,448 — about $21,352 off its original MSRP.
View 2019 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Acura TLX?
The 2019 TLX is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $21,448 for a typical example, and the SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Acura TLX trim holds its value best?
The SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC retains the most value, depreciating about 43.1% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 496 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.