Acura TLX is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2018 model year, there are eight trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 206 to 290 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,600 to $3,050, which over the course of five years will cost you $4,750 in extra fuel spending. Acura TLX has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA. Leasing a 2018 Acura TLX FWD will set you back at least $419 per month.
According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Acura TLX FWD starting from $419 a month with $3,999 due at signing.
2018 TLX has a relatively long wheelbase ( 109.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3505 - 3838 lbs.
2018 TLX seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs. When it comes to second-row passenger room, TLX ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 14.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2018 TLX Base | 2018 TLX Technology Package | 2018 TLX SH-AWD | 2018 TLX SH-AWD w/Technology Package | 2018 TLX A-Spec | 2018 TLX Advance Package | 2018 TLX SH-AWD A-Spec | 2018 TLX SH-AWD w/Advance Package |
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Starging MSRP | $33,000 | $36,700 | $38,200 | $41,900 | $42,800 | $43,750 | $44,800 | $45,750 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 206 hp | 206 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
Highway | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG | 30 - 32 MPG | 30 - 32 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
Combined | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,900 - $3,050 | $2,900 - $3,050 | $2,900 - $3,050 | $2,900 - $3,050 | $2,900 - $3,050 | $2,900 - $3,050 |
2018 TLX Sedan comes in eight trim levels, with an average price that is $1,240 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, TLX
2018 TLX Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed thirty-six complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Acura, which by itself is a relatively high number.