Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Acura TLX?
Original MSRP
$37,500
When new
Fair market price
$27,423
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$10,077
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $24,996 · 75th $29,749 · MSRP $37,500
Spread of current 2021 Acura TLX listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
33
out of 100
moderate leverage
~50 days of national supply — 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
50days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Acura TLX.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Acura TLX inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$34,500–$36,000
Estimated dealer invoice — about $37,500 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 | $24,620 | $37,500 | $34,500–$36,000 |
| Technology Package | $26,075 | $41,500 | $38,180–$39,840 |
| Advance Package | $27,326 | $46,300 | $42,596–$44,448 |
| A-SPEC Package | $28,687 | $44,250 | $40,710–$42,480 |
| Type S | $38,508 | $53,100 | $48,852–$50,976 |
| a-spec | — | $49,405 | $45,453–$47,429 |
- Base
- $24,620
- Technology Package
- $26,075
- Advance Package
- $27,326
- A-SPEC Package
- $28,687
- Type S
- $38,508
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Acura TLX runs about $27,734 in MT to $30,267 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 | $1,988 | $110+ | $29,521 |
| TX | $1,714 | $332 | $29,469 |
| FL | $1,645 | $1,074+ | $30,142 |
| NY | $1,097 | $371 | $28,891 |
| PA | $1,645 | $587 | $29,655 |
| IL | $1,714 | $683 | $29,820 |
| OH | $1,577 | $444 | $29,444 |
| GA | $1,920 | $637 | $29,980 |
| NC | $823 | $793 | $29,039 |
| WA | $1,782 | $215+ | $29,420 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $27,948 |
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 2021 Acura TLX.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Campaign 24V064000 · 01/02/2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.
Campaign 24V950000 · 19/12/2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Campaign 25V391000 · 12/06/2025
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 2021 Acura TLX?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $27,423, within a typical market range of $24,996 to $29,749.
Is the 2021 Acura TLX cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $37,500, so a fair used price is roughly $10,077 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Acura TLX?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $27,734 in MT to $30,267 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Acura TLX?
There are about 50 days of national market supply for the 2021 Acura TLX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Acura TLX.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Acura TLX?
Negotiating leverage rates 33/100 (moderate). ~50 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Acura TLX?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $34,500–$36,000 — its $37,500 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.