Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Acura TLX?
Original MSRP
$38,200
When new
Fair market price
$18,690
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$19,510
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $17,150 · 75th $21,362 · MSRP $38,200
Spread of current 2018 Acura TLX listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
41
out of 100
moderate leverage
~47 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
47days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Acura TLX.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2018 Acura TLX inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$35,144–$36,672
Estimated dealer invoice — about $38,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $16,641 | $38,200 | $35,144–$36,672 |
| Technology Package | $18,729 | $41,900 | $38,548–$40,224 |
| Advance Package | $20,090 | $43,750 | $40,250–$42,000 |
| Technology & A-SPEC Packages | $20,806 | $42,800 | $39,376–$41,088 |
| sh-awd-tech | — | $47,390 | $43,599–$45,494 |
- Base
- $16,641
- Technology Package
- $18,729
- Advance Package
- $20,090
- Technology & A-SPEC Packages
- $20,806
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Acura TLX runs about $18,797 in MT to $20,738 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 | $1,340 | $110+ | $19,936 |
| TX | $1,155 | $332 | $19,973 |
| FL | $1,109 | $1,074+ | $20,669 |
| NY | $739 | $371 | $19,596 |
| PA | $1,109 | $587 | $20,182 |
| IL | $1,155 | $683 | $20,324 |
| OH | $1,063 | $444 | $19,993 |
| GA | $1,294 | $637 | $20,417 |
| NC | $555 | $793 | $19,834 |
| WA | $1,202 | $215+ | $19,903 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $19,011 |
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
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Acura TLX.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Campaign 19V060000 · 29/01/2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Campaign 23V751000 · 13/11/2023
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
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 · 21/05/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Acura TLX?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $18,690, within a typical market range of $17,150 to $21,362.
Is the 2018 Acura TLX cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $38,200, so a fair used price is roughly $19,510 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Acura TLX?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $18,797 in MT to $20,738 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Acura TLX?
There are about 47 days of national market supply for the 2018 Acura TLX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Acura TLX.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Acura TLX?
Negotiating leverage rates 41/100 (moderate). ~47 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Acura TLX?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $35,144–$36,672 — its $38,200 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 7/15/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.