Estimated value by year
New
$39,600
MSRP
1 yr
$30,888
-22%
2 yrs
$28,116
-29%
3 yrs
$25,740
-35%
5 yrs
$21,780
-45%
10 yrs
$13,860
-65%
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Full Depreciation Table — Acura TLX
Based on base MSRP of $39,600. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $34,452 | $39,600 | $44,352 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -22% | $26,873 | $30,888 | $34,595 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -29% | $24,461 | $28,116 | $31,490 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -35% | $22,394 | $25,740 | $28,829 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -41% | $20,327 | $23,364 | $26,168 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -45% | $18,949 | $21,780 | $24,394 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -49% | $17,571 | $20,196 | $22,620 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -53% | $16,192 | $18,612 | $20,845 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -57% | $14,814 | $17,028 | $19,071 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -61% | $13,436 | $15,444 | $17,297 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -65% | $12,058 | $13,860 | $15,523 |
Cost per year
$3,485
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$25,740 saves $13,860
Value at 10 yrs
$13,860
65% of value gone
Key Specs — Acura TLX
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$39,600
5-Year Depreciation
44%
vs Category Avg
8% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Acura TLX?
The sweet spot for buying a used TLX is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $13,860 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. The steepest depreciation happens in the first 1-2 years, so letting someone else absorb that loss is a smart financial move.
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