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Used 2023 Acura TLX Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

When you buy an Acura TLX, you choose option packages that effectively serve as trim levels. The 2023 lineup is base, Technology, A-Spec, Advance and Type S. All but the Type S have 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 SH-AWD system is optional. The TLX Type S sports a unique turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (355 hp, 354 lb-ft) and comes with SH-AWD as standard equipment.

Base
Feature highlights of the base TLX include:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation
  • Heated exterior mirrors with turn signal indicators
  • Sunroof
  • Keyless entry and push-button ignition
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Dual-zone climate control with humidity sensor
  • Faux leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats
  • 10.2-inch infotainment screen with touchpad controller
  • 10-speaker sound system
  • Satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • AcuraLink connected services
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Two front USB charging ports

The base TLX also comes standard with these driver assist and collision avoidance systems:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the TLX and the car in front)
  • Multi-view backup camera

Useful stand-alone accessories for the base TLX include:

  • Remote engine start
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Heated steering wheel

Technology
Unsurprisingly, the Technology package adds more technology to the TLX, plus added luxury features including:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Expanded, customizable ambient lighting
  • GPS-linked climate control
  • Navigation system with real-time traffic data
  • Upgraded 13-speaker sound system
  • Four USB charging ports (two front, two back)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

A-Spec
The TLX A-Spec includes the Technology package and adds:

  • Sporty exterior styling
  • 19-inch dark gray alloy wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Black decklid spoiler
  • Unique brushed aluminum interior trim
  • Black headliner
  • Flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Faux suede seat inserts
  • 17-speaker premium sound system
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad

Advance
The TLX Advance builds on the contents of the Technology package with:

  • 19-inch machine-finished alloy wheels
  • Adaptive suspension (enhances ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Remote engine start
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Wiper de-icer system
  • LED puddle lights
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • 16-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • 10.5-inch head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the TLX and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Type S
This performance-tuned version of the TLX builds on the A-Spec package with a more powerful engine, standard SH-AWD and these enhancements:

  • Unique grille pattern
  • Aerodynamic enhancements
  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • All-season performance tires
  • Rev-matching transmission downshifts
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Brembo performance brakes
  • Sport+ driving mode
  • Extra chassis bracing (can help to enhance handling)
  • LED puddle lights
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Wiper de-icer system
  • Remote engine start
  • 16-way power-adjustable front seats

Acura offers lightweight wheels with summer performance tires as an option for the TLX Type S.

Type S PMC
A special hand-assembled version of the Type S, featuring cosmetic upgrades such as:

  • Gloss black exterior accents
  • Carbon-fiber spoiler and diffuser
  • 20-inch copper-colored wheels with high-performance summer tires
  • Unique paint colors
  • Heated flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Carbon-fiber interior trim
  • Individually numbered build plaque

Which TLX trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the TLX Technology equipped with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). The SH-AWD system improves driving dynamics in the dry and enhances traction in the wet and snow. Meanwhile, the Technology package adds larger wheels, premium leather upholstery, and a complete set of infotainment and safety technologies for a remarkably affordable price.

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Vehicle
TLX Base
TLX Type S
TLX Type S PMC Edition
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A
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Type S
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
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
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
premium leather/sueded microfiber
premium leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
272 hp @ 6,500 rpm
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
354 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
354 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
v6
v6
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/50R18
255/35R20
255/35R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
19 / 25 / 21 MPG
19 / 24 / 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
302 / 398 miles
302 / 382 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.1 ft.
40.2 ft.
40.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,709 lb.
4,221 lb.
4,200 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
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.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$43,249
$56,925
$61,386
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.58
$0.76
$0.82
Depreciation
$12,791
$19,050
$22,268
Financing
$5,871
$8,592
$9,591
Taxes & Fees
$1,581
$2,247
$2,491
Fuel
$11,309
$13,458
$13,458
Insurance
$4,959
$5,777
$5,777
Maintenance
$4,781
$5,641
$5,641
Repairs
$1,957
$2,160
$2,160
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Parchment, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Orchid, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Orchid, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Lunar Silver Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Majestic Black Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Majestic Black Pearl
Tiger Eye Pearl
Performance Red Pearl
Apex Blue Pearl
Long Beach Blue Pearl
130R White
Curva Red