Acura ILX vs. Acura TLX

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura ILX and 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 Acura ILX and the Acura TLX.

When we compare the Acura ILX's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura ILX's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX is a better car than the Acura TLX.

Pricing: A used 2022 Acura ILX ranges from $21,955 to $29,997 while a used 2022 Acura TLX is priced between $29,767 to $46,993.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura ILX loses 40.8 percent of its value and the Acura TLX loses 47.9 percent of its value. This means the Acura ILX retains 7.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura TLX.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura ILX is 8.6 out of 10 while the Acura TLX's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Acura ILX being ranked 3 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Acura TLX being ranked 8 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura ILX is 7.7 out of 10. For the Acura TLX the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Acura ILX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Acura TLX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura ILX’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Acura TLX base engine makes 272 horsepower. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 491 miles.This gives the Acura ILX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Acura TLX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura TLX, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura ILX, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura ILX and the Acura TLX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.