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Used 2018 Acura TLX Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

Picking a 2018 Acura TLX is straightforward. Acura offers the TLX with one of two engines, a four-cylinder or a V6, and a couple of option packages. Four-cylinder models are front-wheel drive only and are available as either TLX 2.4L or TLX 2.4L with Technology package. The base V6 model is the TLX 3.5L. You can also get the TLX 3.5L with Technology package, TLX 3.5L A-Spec and TLX 3.5L with Advance package. All-wheel drive is available for all TLXs with the V6.

The base TLX 2.4L comes with a 2.4-liter engine (206 hp, 182 lb-ft) and an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. Standard feature highlights include LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated leather upholstery and power-adjustable front seats.

For 2018, all TLXs are equipped as standard with a suite of driver assistance features collectively labeled AcuraWatch. This includes lane departure warning and intervention, forward collision warning and mitigation with automatic braking, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beam control.

You'll probably like getting the extra convenience features of the TLX 2.4L with Technology package. It adds keyless entry for the rear doors, leather upholstery, automatic wipers, a climate control system that compensates for sun direction, navigation, a 10-speaker premium audio system, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.

TLX 3.5L models are, appropriately enough, powered by a 3.5-liter V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft) that's connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Beyond what comes with the base four-cylinder variant, the 3.5L gets 18-inch wheels and more power adjustments for the front passenger seat.
 
The TLX 3.5L with Technology package offers the same features as the Technology package on the four-cylinder version plus revised leather upholstery and a power-extending thigh support for the driver seat.

For people who want all the creature comforts, the TLX 3.5L with Advance package awaits. It has all of the Technology package items plus parking sensors, remote engine start, ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless device charging, auto-dimming and power-folding side mirrors, a surround-view camera system and a heated windshield.

New for 2018 is the TLX 3.5L A-Spec, which has the features of the Technology package and some of the features of the Advance package, plus a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, quicker steering, sport front seats and some cosmetic tweaks.

Which TLX trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though you might be tempted by the A-Spec for 2018, this entry-level premium sedan is most compelling in its lower-priced trim levels. As such, we like the TLX 2.4L with Technology package. It enhances the TLX's value and feels lighter and more maneuverable than the more powerful V6 version when driving around turns. The four-cylinder TLX also has a more cooperative transmission than the V6 model. Stepping up to the Technology package gets you worthwhile amenities and convenience features.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
TLX Base
TLX Technology Package
TLX SH-AWD
TLX A-Spec
TLX A-Spec Red
TLX Advance Package
TLX SH-AWD A-Spec
TLX SH-AWD A-Spec Red
Vehicle
Base
2.4L 4cyl 8AM
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1 for sale near you
Technology Package
2.4L 4cyl 8AM
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6 for sale near you
SH-AWD
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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1 for sale near you
A-Spec
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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2 for sale near you
A-Spec Red
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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Advance Package
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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1 for sale near you
SH-AWD A-Spec
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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SH-AWD A-Spec Red
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
premium leather
leatherette
premium leather/alcantara
premium leather/alcantara
premium leather
premium leather/alcantara
premium leather/alcantara
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

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
Engine power
206 hp @ 6,800 rpm
206 hp @ 6,800 rpm
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Engine torque
182 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
182 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine 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
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
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
Tire size
225/55R17
225/55R17
225/50R18
245/40R19
245/40R19
225/50R18
245/40R19
245/40R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 33 / 27 MPG
23 / 33 / 27 MPG
21 / 30 / 24 MPG
20 / 30 / 23 MPG
20 / 30 / 23 MPG
20 / 32 / 24 MPG
20 / 29 / 23 MPG
20 / 29 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
396 / 568 miles
396 / 568 miles
361 / 516 miles
344 / 516 miles
344 / 516 miles
344 / 550 miles
344 / 499 miles
344 / 499 miles
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)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.2 ft.
39.2 ft.
39.5 ft.
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
39.5 ft.
39.5 ft.
Curb weight
3,505 lb.
3,508 lb.
3,765 lb.
3,680 lb.
3,680 lb.
3,664 lb.
3,838 lb.
3,838 lb.
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.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
Height
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
Length
190.7 in.
190.7 in.
190.7 in.
191.0 in.
191.0 in.
190.7 in.
191.0 in.
191.0 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.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
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.
Front Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ebony, leatherette
Parchment, leatherette
Graystone, leatherette
Ebony, premium leather
Graystone, premium leather
Espresso, premium leather
Parchment, premium leather
Ebony, leatherette
Parchment, leatherette
Graystone, leatherette
Ebony, premium leather/alcantara
Red, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Graystone, premium leather
Espresso, premium leather
Parchment, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather/alcantara
Red, premium leather
Exterior
Crystal Black Pearl
Fathom Blue Pearl
San Marino Red
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Fathom Blue Pearl
San Marino Red
Black Copper Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Fathom Blue Pearl
San Marino Red
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
San Marino Red
Still Night Blue Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
San Marino Red
Still Night Blue Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Fathom Blue Pearl
San Marino Red
Black Copper Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
San Marino Red
Still Night Blue Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
San Marino Red
Still Night Blue Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Bellanova White Pearl