2021 Acura TLX vs. 2022 Acura TLX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Acura TLX and 2022 Acura TLX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Acura TLX and the 2022 Acura TLX.
When comparing the 2021 Acura TLX's and the 2022 Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Acura TLX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Acura TLX and 2022 Acura TLX have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Acura TLX's and the 2022 Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Acura TLX is a better car than the 2022 Acura TLX.
Pricing: A used 2021 Acura TLX ranges from $23,764 to $39,630 while a used 2022 Acura TLX is priced between $27,758 to $43,682.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Acura TLX and the 2022 Acura TLX both lose 49.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura TLX is 7.8 out of 10. Acura TLX is ranked 8 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Acura TLX is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Acura TLX and the 2022 Acura TLX makes 272 horsepower. Both the TLX and the TLX are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 491 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Acura TLX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
67516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
36995 - 130000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
68982
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
37295 - 130000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29809
Price Range:
23764 - 39630
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
47362
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
29809 - 93205
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
204
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53556
# Good or Great Deals:
58
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33627
Price Range:
27758 - 43682
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
54900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
32746 - 102707
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
235
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35512
# Good or Great Deals:
70
Acura TLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Acura TLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Acura TLX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.4 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.141
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Acura TLX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.4 - 19.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.141
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.408591604367868
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 36.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.085279535231509
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.0 - 13.4
Acura TLX Rankings
Ranking
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22 out of / 24Acura TLX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
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4 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
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8 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
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22 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Acura TLX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD Type S, SH-AWD Type S w/Perf. Wheel+Tire, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/A-SPEC, w/Advance, w/Tech
2022 Acura TLX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD Type S, SH-AWD Type S w/Perf. Wheel+Tire, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/A-SPEC, w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
349 / 491 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
349 / 491 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3709 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3709 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
