Negotiating leverage
58
strong leverage / 100
~51 days of national supply and listings typically ~7% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 Acura ILX Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$14,485
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$8,900$22,999
- Typical market range
- $13,777–$18,190
- Ridekick fair price
- $14,485
- Original MSRP range
- $28,100–$33,100
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
3 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
51
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Acura ILX.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$25,852–$26,976
Estimated dealer invoice — about $28,100 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $14,420 | $30,100 | $27,692–$28,896 |
| Base | $14,445 | $28,100 | $25,852–$26,976 |
| Technology Plus | $14,894 | $33,100 | $30,452–$31,776 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$12,926$23,760$34,594
Fair pricePremium
$14,420
Premium: fair price $14,420, original MSRP $30,100, estimated dealer cost $27,692 to $28,896.
Base
$14,445
Base: fair price $14,445, original MSRP $28,100, estimated dealer cost $25,852 to $26,976.
Technology Plus
$14,894
Technology Plus: fair price $14,894, original MSRP $33,100, estimated dealer cost $30,452 to $31,776.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Acura ILX runs about $15,128 in MT to $16,825 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,074 | $110+ | $16,001 |
| TX | $926 | $332 | $16,075 |
| FL | $889 | $1,074+ | $16,780 |
| NY | $593 | $371 | $15,781 |
| PA | $889 | $587 | $16,293 |
| IL | $926 | $683 | $16,426 |
| OH | $852 | $444 | $16,113 |
| GA | $1,037 | $637 | $16,491 |
| NC | $445 | $793 | $16,055 |
| WA | $963 | $215+ | $15,995 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $15,342 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
25
MPG city
35
MPG highway
29
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Acura ILX configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Acura ILX.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
Campaign 19V052000 · 24/01/2019
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.
Campaign 19V424000 · 06/06/2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Campaign 25V859000 · 11/12/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Acura ILX?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $14,485, within a typical market range of $13,777 to $18,190.
Is the 2018 Acura ILX cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $28,100, so a fair used price is roughly $13,615 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Acura ILX?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $15,128 in MT to $16,825 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Acura ILX?
There are about 51 days of national market supply for the 2018 Acura ILX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Acura ILX.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Acura ILX?
Negotiating leverage rates 58/100 (strong). ~51 days of national supply and listings typically ~7% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Acura ILX?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $25,852–$26,976 — its $28,100 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/4/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.