2021 Acura TLX trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,600
- 18 trims. $37,500 to $53,100.
- Base: FWD. Top: Type S SH-AWD with High Performance Wheel and Tire Package.
All 18 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $37,500 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SH-AWD | $39,500 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD | $41,500 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | $41,500 | $1,045 | 2.0L | 272 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | $43,500 | $1,045 | 2.0L | 272 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | $43,500 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 w/A-SPEC Pkg FWD | $44,250 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package | $44,250 | $1,045 | 2.0L | 272 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | $46,250 | $1,045 | 2.0L | 272 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Pkg AWD | $46,250 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD | $46,300 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| FWD w/Advance Package | $46,300 | $1,045 | 2.0L | 272 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $48,300 | $1,045 | 2.0L | 272 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | $48,300 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 272 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Type S AWD | $52,300 | $1,045 | 3.0L 6cyl | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD | $53,100 | $1,045 | 3.0L | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| Type S w/High Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg AWD | $53,100 | $1,045 | 3.0L 6cyl | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| Type S SH-AWD with High Performance Wheel and Tire Package | $53,100 | $1,045 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg to 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
FWD to SH-AWD: +$2,000
FWD $37,500 to SH-AWD $39,500.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 24 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
SH-AWD to 2.0 w/Technology Pkg: +$4,000
SH-AWD $39,500 to 2.0 SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD $43,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Blind spot warning, Navigation, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Touch screen, plus 1 more.
w/Technology Package to 2.0 w/A-SPEC Pkg: +$2,750
FWD w/Technology Package $41,500 to 2.0 w/A-SPEC Pkg FWD $44,250.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
w/A-Spec Package to 2.0 w/Advance Pkg: +$2,050
FWD w/A-Spec Package $44,250 to 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD $46,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
w/Advance Package to Type S: +$4,000
SH-AWD w/Advance Package $48,300 to Type S AWD $52,300.
- Engine: 2.0L to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 272 hp to 355 hp.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 21 mpg.
No equipment data.
Type S to Type S w/Performance Tire: +$800
Type S AWD $52,300 to Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD $53,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD, $41,500.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: FWD, $37,500.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD, $46,300. Optional from FWD, $37,500.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: FWD, $37,500.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD, $41,500.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $37,500.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD, $41,500.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: FWD, $37,500.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD, $46,300. Optional from FWD, $37,500.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD, $46,300.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FWD | SH-AWD | 2.0 w/Technology Pkg | 2.0 w/A-SPEC Pkg | 2.0 w/Advance Pkg | Type S AWD | Type S w/High Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | S | O | O |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O | O | O | S | O | O |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | S | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SH-AWD, $39,500.
- The most hp: Type S AWD, 355 hp, $52,300.
- The best mpg: FWD, 25 mpg, $37,500.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SH-AWD, 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD, FWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, 2.0 SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD, 2.0 w/A-SPEC Pkg FWD, FWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, 2.0 SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Pkg AWD, 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD, FWD w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package, 2.0 SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD, Type S AWD, Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD, Type S w/High Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg AWD, Type S SH-AWD with High Performance Wheel and Tire Package.
- Dropped: 2.4L FWD, V6 FWD, 3.5L FWD, 2.4L FWD w/Technology Pkg, FWD with Technology Package, V6 SH-AWD, 3.5L SH-AWD, 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg, 2.4L FWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg, 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather, A-Spec FWD with Technology Package, 2.4L FWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather, 3.5L FWD w/Technology Pkg, V6 FWD with Technology Package, 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg, V6 SH-AWD with Technology Package, 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg, 3.5L FWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg, 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather, V6 A-Spec FWD with Technology Package, plus 18 more.
- Carried over with a price: 1 trim. Median change: +$4,500.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $33,000 | $37,500 | +$4,500 |
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What this cannot tell you
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