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2016 Acura TLX Base, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2016 Acura TLX Base

Sedan · 206–290 hp · 25–28 mpg combined

Sticker from
$31,695Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which TLX is right for you?

Four trims, $31,695 to $42,600. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,825, from Technology Package to SH-AWD.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automated manual or 9-speed automatic.

206–290hp2.4L four-cylinder / 3.5L six-cylinder
182–267lb-ftTorque
25–28mpgCombined · 21–24 city · 34–35 highway
FWD8-speed automated manual / 9-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
13.2 cu ftCargo volume
3,483–3,585 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

4 interiors

  • Espresso
  • Ebony
  • Graystone
  • Parchment

All leatherette.

7 factory paints

  • Slate Silver Metallic
  • Black Copper Pearl
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Basque Red Pearl II
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Fathom Blue Pearl
  • Bellanova White Pearl

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover5out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 TLX.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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