Is the 2025 Acura TLX a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 34.9 in. Class median 37.0 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 194.6 in. Class median 193.5 in.
- Commuter: $111 a month. Class median $99.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 37.2 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- Off-road: 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 181.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $111 vs $99 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.3 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 11% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the TLX a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.9 in | Median 37.0 in | 77 | No |
| Rear headroom | 36.3 in | Median 37.3 in | 78 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.5 cu ft | Median 14.6 cu ft | 72 | No |
Is the TLX a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,400 | Median $49,700 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 163 hp to 382 hp | 80 | Yes |
| Length | 194.6 in | Median 193.5 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 78 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 11.4 cents | 79 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the TLX a good commuter car?
No. $111 a month to commute. Class median $99.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 79 sedans
- $99
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 50% of 66
Is the TLX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.3 in clearance, 56.4 in tall | 5.0 to 5.7 in clearance, 56.0 to 57.9 in tall | 50 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.5 in | 76 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 78 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the TLX a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg, 5.3 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the TLX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 11% below cars like it.
- Price, FWD w/Technology Package
- $45,400
- Predicted price
- $50,974
- Gap
- -$5,574 (-11%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the TLX a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD w/Technology Package | $45,400 | 12.8 cents | 13.5 cu ft | 272 hp |
| Kia K5 GT FWD | $33,290 | 11.9 cents | 15.6 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata N Line FWD | $35,500 | 11.9 cents | 15.6 cu ft | 290 hp |
Compared with 301 trims of other makes, sedans, 2025.
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