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2018 Acura TLX Base

Sedan · 206–290 hp · 24–27 mpg combined

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$33,000Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which TLX is right for you?

Eight trims, $33,000 to $44,800. Tap one to open it.

$33,000This trimBase206 hp$36,700+$3,700Technology Package290 hp$38,200+$5,200SH-AWD290 hp$42,800+$9,800A-Spec290 hp$42,800+$9,800A-Spec Red290 hp$43,750+$10,750Advance Package290 hp$44,800+$11,800SH-AWD A-Spec290 hp$44,800+$11,800SH-AWD A-Spec Red290 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,600, from SH-AWD to A-Spec.

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
24–27mpgCombined · 20–23 city · 32–33 highway
FWD8-speed automated manual / 9-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
14.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,505–3,616 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Ebony
  • Parchment
  • Graystone

All leatherette.

6 factory paints

  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • San Marino Red
  • Bellanova White Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Fathom Blue Pearl

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 TLX.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the TLX Base.

2019 TLX Base

$33,00017 colors · starting MSRP

2017 TLX Base

$32,000$1,000 less15 colors · starting MSRP

2020 TLX Base

$33,0007 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.