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2025 Acura TLX Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

Acura attempts to cover two bases at once with the 2025 TLX sedan. In some ways, it is more like a midsize luxury car, while in others, the more appropriate categorization would be compact. Either way, it is available in Technology, A-Spec and Type S trim levels.

A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (272 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) is standard with Technology and A-Spec trim. It uses a 10-speed automatic transmission to power the TLX Technology's front wheels, while the A-Spec has standard all-wheel drive. The TLX Type S gets a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (355 hp, 354 lb-ft), a 10-speed automatic with rev-matching downshifts, and AWD.

Technology
The most affordable version of the TLX has:

  • 19-inch machined-finish wheels
  • Power sunroof
  • 12-way power-adjustable and heated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12.3-inch infotainment screen with touchpad controller
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Amazon Alexa Built-in natural voice recognition
  • Connected services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • 13-speaker sound system

The TLX Technology also comes standard with these safety features:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (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 centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Acura and the car in front)
  • 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 adds sporty exterior styling and more equipment, including:

  • 19-inch dark gray alloy wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Flat-bottom sport steering wheel
  • Brushed aluminum interior trim
  • Black headliner
  • Mixed leather and synthetic suede seat upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 17-speaker ELS Studio 3D premium sound system

Type S
This is the performance-tuned version of the TLX, building on the A-Spec package with a more powerful engine, exclusive design details, and:

  • 20-inch black alloy wheels
  • Sport+ driving mode
  • Adaptive suspension with thicker stabilizer bars
  • Extra chassis bracing (can help to enhance handling)
  • Front Brembo performance brakes
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers with a de-icer
  • 16-way power-adjustable front sport seats
  • 10.5-inch head-up display
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the TLX and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

Highlights from the TLX's stand-alone accessories list include:

  • Upgraded wheels with different finishes
  • Welcome lighting
  • Premium floor mats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Wood interior trim

Which TLX trim does Edmunds recommend?

For the best blend of style, performance, efficiency and slick-road traction, choose the TLX A-Spec. In addition to good looks and Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, the A-Spec also offers a wider range of colors and more standard equipment.

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Comparing average pricing near
Eugene, OR
Vehicle
TLX Base
TLX Type S
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A
Starting MSRP
$45,400
Avg Price Paid
$45,065
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Type S
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A
Starting MSRP
$58,050
Avg Price Paid
$59,657
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Features

Features

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

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
272 hp @ 6,500 rpm
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
354 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
v6
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/40R19
255/35R20
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
19 / 25 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
350 / 493 miles
302 / 398 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.2 ft.
40.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,756 lb.
4,221 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.2 in.
75.2 in.
Height
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
Length
194.6 in.
194.6 in.
Wheelbase
113.0 in.
113.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.5 in.
42.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
Rear Head Room
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.9 in.
34.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$61,172
$71,068
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.82
$0.95
Depreciation
$25,445
$29,624
Financing
$9,042
$11,882
Taxes & Fees
$359
$359
Fuel
$13,666
$16,263
Insurance
$5,646
$5,958
Maintenance
$5,965
$5,823
Repairs
$1,049
$1,159
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Parchment, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Orchid, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Majestic Black Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Majestic Black Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Uban Gray Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Apex Blue Pearl