Used 2021 Acura TLX Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Acura TLX is a compact luxury sedan available in five trim levels: base, Technology, A-Spec, Advance and Type S. Technically, Acura refers to each as packages, but they're no different than trim levels. The first four trim levels come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (272 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque), a 10-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system is optional. The Type S sports a unique turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (355 hp, 354 lb-ft) and comes with AWD standard. Feature highlights for the TLX include:
Which TLX trim does Edmunds recommend?
The 2021 TLX is well equipped right out of the gate, but buyers looking to upgrade from a loaded Honda Accord might find the features on the base TLX a little lacking. We think it's worth upgrading to the A-Spec, which offers ventilated front seats, a sporty appearance package and the supremely satisfying 17-speaker ELS audio system. Tick the box for the SH-AWD system if you want to have a little fun on mountain roads. No matter which trim and powertrain you choose, however, rest assured that you're getting more bang for your buck than your neighbor with a new C-Class.
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Vehicle | TLX Base | TLX SH-AWD | TLX Type S |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | premium leather/sueded microfiber |
Heated seats | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
Engine power | 272 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 355 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
Engine torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 354 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 3.0 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | v6 |
Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
Tire size | 235/50R18 | 235/50R18 | 255/35R20 |
Wheel size | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 20 X 9.0-in |
Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 22 / 31 / 25 MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG | 19 / 25 / 21 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 350 / 493 miles | 334 / 461 miles | 302 / 398 miles |
Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 40.1 ft. | 40.1 ft. | 40.2 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,709 lb. | 3,927 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 75.2 in. | 75.2 in. | 75.2 in. |
Height | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. |
Length | 194.6 in. | 194.6 in. | 194.6 in. |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in. | 113.0 in. | 113.0 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 13.5 cu. ft. | 13.5 cu. ft. | 13.5 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. |
Front Leg Room | 42.5 in. | 42.5 in. | 42.5 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. |
Rear Head Room | 36.3 in. | 36.3 in. | 36.3 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 34.9 in. | 34.9 in. | 34.9 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $42,435 | $44,582 | $52,732 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.57 | $0.59 | $0.7 |
Depreciation | $11,461 | $12,201 | $15,390 |
Financing | $4,168 | $4,519 | $6,714 |
Taxes & Fees | $220 | $220 | $220 |
Fuel | $13,029 | $13,571 | $15,504 |
Insurance | $4,211 | $4,444 | $4,444 |
Maintenance | $6,520 | $6,505 | $7,338 |
Repairs | $2,826 | $3,122 | $3,122 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Parchment, leatherette Ebony, leatherette | Parchment, leatherette Ebony, leatherette | Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber Orchid, premium leather/sueded microfiber Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber |
Exterior | Modern Steel Metallic Platinum White Pearl Performance Red Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Majestic Black Pearl Fathom Blue Pearl | Modern Steel Metallic Platinum White Pearl Performance Red Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Majestic Black Pearl Fathom Blue Pearl | Modern Steel Metallic Tiger Eye Pearl Apex Blue Pearl Platinum White Pearl Performance Red Pearl Majestic Black Pearl |