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2023 Acura TLX Price Starts At $40,745, Model Gets New Services
The hand-assembled Type S PMC Edition starts at $63,995.
The Acura TLX rolls into the 2023 model year with minimal changes. However, the automaker introduced earlier this year the hand-assembled TLX Type S PMC Edition that now joins the lineup as the top trim. The 2023 Acura TLX has a starting price of $40,745 (all prices include the destination charge), a slight increase compared to the 2022 model, which has a $39,995 starting price. Every trim sees a price bump.
While the TLX doesn’t receive any direct updates, Acura does include some other goodies to justify the increased price. Every 2023 TLX will come as standard with three years of AcuraLink, including the Security and Remote packages. AcuraLink allows owners to send commands to their vehicles through Amazon Alexa and monitor various vehicle functions through smartphone connectivity.
Looks like A-Spec models lose the puddle lights. Maybe the accounting dept told product that they had to kill it because it was costing them too much in warranty claims
the original press release said "Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto"
but now it just says "Apple CarPlay & Android Auto" (i.e. no "wireless")
here's original press release...
the original press release said "Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto"
but now it just says "Apple CarPlay & Android Auto" (i.e. no "wireless")
here's original press release...
So the regular TLX Type-S goes from $55,295 (dest. charge included) to $56,945 for the 2023 model year. Wasn’t expecting that much of a jump in price. But it is what it is, however they’re making it even harder to not look at what the competition offers for the same price.
I think we all can agree the TLX-S is a $50k car at best, though some here thinks it should cost even less than that.
Suddenly a lightly used M340i xDrive doesn’t sound too bad.
Still gonna follow through on the Type-S but I won’t lie and say that I won’t look at a used Type-S (that’s not insanely priced) either.
Still gonna follow through on the Type-S but I won’t lie and say that I won’t look at a used Type-S (that’s not insanely priced) either.
My prediction is that used Type S models will command outrageous price tags from both private sales and dealerships. If you paid a couple k ADM, wouldn’t you want to recoup some of that back (sunk cost fallacy)? Problem is used car demand is starting to fall and the recession will further reduce the number of potential buyers.
I think we all can agree the TLX-S is a $50k car at best, though some here thinks it should cost even less than that.
100%
So long as the drivetrain doesn't implode once people start pushing decent power (mid-upper 4xx wHP), I'd absolutely jump into a TLX-S for ~$50k. But, with the higher starting price and limited supply (even once the parts shortage is over, I'd wager the TLX remains the lowest produced vehicle by Acura), that's unlikely to ever happen.
The AAwireless puck worked mostly seamlessly for me to convert a 21 TLX loaner into wireless AA. I'm pretty sure other puck brands perform similarly for either AA or carplay. So lack of wireless can be fixed with about an hour of effort and $100.
The AAwireless puck worked mostly seamlessly for me to convert a 21 TLX loaner into wireless AA. I'm pretty sure other puck brands perform similarly for either AA or carplay. So lack of wireless can be fixed with about an hour of effort and $100.
That may be true for phones on Android but newer MagSafe iPhones have a tough time staying in the charging pad to charge. Anyone know if Acura has addressed this in newer TLXs?
These devices don't charge, they just make carplay/AA wireless instead of wired.
I stopped relying on builtin chargers as the ones in my wife's 22 RDX charged slowly if they worked at all for our phones (Zflip4). Acura says 15W charging speed, but the phone always seems to overheat and disable. Instead, we use aftermarket charging vent mount, as the vent keeps the phone cool and I can keep swapping out the mount as charging tech improves every 2 years.
When I was in a TLX 21 loaner it looked like the RDX charger ao I just moved over my vent mount and didn't bother trying it. I doubt the 23 will change anything about charging, the RDX only got tech updates in the MMR, which would be 2024 for the TLX.
These devices don't charge, they just make carplay/AA wireless instead of wired.
I stopped relying on builtin chargers as the ones in my wife's 22 RDX charged slowly if they worked at all for our phones (Zflip4). Acura says 15W charging speed, but the phone always seems to overheat and disable. Instead, we use aftermarket charging vent mount, as the vent keeps the phone cool and I can keep swapping out the mount as charging tech improves every 2 years.
When I was in a TLX 21 loaner it looked like the RDX charger ao I just moved over my vent mount and didn't bother trying it. I doubt the 23 will change anything about charging, the RDX only got tech updates in the MMR, which would be 2024 for the TLX.
Yeah, I was talking about the Qi wireless charging pad built in the TLX. There was a member here who went out of his way to add a MagSafe magnet underneath to get it to work with his phone.
My prediction is that used Type S models will command outrageous price tags from both private sales and dealerships. If you paid a couple k ADM, wouldn’t you want to recoup some of that back (sunk cost fallacy)? Problem is used car demand is starting to fall and the recession will further reduce the number of potential buyers.
With interest rates rising to the highest it’s been in a while, it should drive down the used Type-S prices one would think since demand would be driven down due to high rates. Checking the used market for TLX-S’s the asking prices are still outrageous, however the asking price is just that, an asking price. I can always offer slightly less and if they’re willing they’ll accept or won’t accept my offer.
The dealer that sold me my current TLX A-Spec is has been (lowkey in a sense) trying to sell me on buying a TLX Type-S PMC but knowing that it msrp’s for $63,995? It’s a no go for me. I probably will hop on the waitlist for the Long Beach Blue Pearl PMC for shits and giggles, but ultimately I’ll be looking at a regular Type-S. Perhaps when I’m all set to go on it, used Type-S prices will be abit more palatable compared buying one new.
Yikes. It's looking more and more like I may never buy anther Acura . Hyundai/Genesis are kicking their ass up and down the block, feature and performance-wise.
Yikes. It's looking more and more like I may never buy anther Acura . Hyundai/Genesis are kicking their ass up and down the block, feature and performance-wise.
Not just that. Hyundai/Genesis is also way ahead in terms of EV and hybrid offerings.
The TLX-S likely won't ever get Advance features. Heck, the TLX Advance itself has basically become extinct. Acura seem to be allocating those features to the more profitable RDX and MDX. Unlike the RDX which got an A-Spec Advance, I wouldn't be surprised if Acura dropped the Advance trim from the TLX altogether for the MMC. I wouldn't honestly care, but with the price hike, they can go f- themselves in their respective buttholes.
The TLX-S likely won't ever get Advance features. Heck, the TLX Advance itself has basically become extinct. Acura seem to be allocating those features to the more profitable RDX and MDX. Unlike the RDX which got an A-Spec Advance, I wouldn't be surprised if Acura dropped the Advance trim from the TLX altogether for the MMC. I wouldn't honestly care, but with the price hike, they can go f- themselves in their respective buttholes.
Im waiting on the 2024 MMC and hopefully Acura will add all the missing features but I have zero faith in Honda/Acura at this point and probably will move on to the c43
Do I understand correctly that on the Type-S there is still no:
- heated rear seats
- rear USB
- 360 camera
- heads-up display
available?
The rear USB (or at least a 12v outlet) would be super-easy to add. Now that you mention it, I think they were missing from our old 2014-MDX-Tech-shAWD (which is even more bizarre). I had to run a cable from the front (or from the 12v outlet in the back-hatch) for those back-seat passengers.
360 camera still missing is just sad (especially when they already have the mirrors from the Advance). The mirrors need to be power-folding with cameras. Drop the puddle-lights if necessary (since is apparently so hard to keep them dry). Not sure where they are on the other cars, but on my Audi-A5, they are on the door-handles.
Last edited by Tesla1856; 11-30-2022 at 11:45 PM.
Reason: more info
Do I understand correctly that on the Type-S there is still no:
- heated rear seats
- rear USB
- 360 camera
- heads-up display
available?
yeah it is true lol, though to be fair who needs or would want heated rear seats in a performance focused Acura plus add unnecessary weight to a already heavy set vehicle?
Rear USB sure, 360 camera and HUD should’ve been standard on the Type-S trim from the BEGINNING
yeah it is true lol, though to be fair who needs or would want heated rear seats in a performance focused Acura plus add unnecessary weight to a already heavy set vehicle?
Rear USB sure, 360 camera and HUD should’ve been standard on the Type-S trim from the BEGINNING
The problem is that the Type S doesn't even do a good job at being performance focused, given its mediocre power output and its heavy mass. At the very least they could say that they're feature-rich, but they're very much lacking in the options department too.
yeah it is true lol, though to be fair who needs or would want heated rear seats in a performance focused Acura plus add unnecessary weight to a already heavy set vehicle?
Yikes. It's looking more and more like I may never buy anther Acura . Hyundai/Genesis are kicking their ass up and down the block, feature and performance-wise.
Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
Not just that. Hyundai/Genesis is also way ahead in terms of EV and hybrid offerings.
Originally Posted by leomio2.0
The TLX-S likely won't ever get Advance features. Heck, the TLX Advance itself has basically become extinct. Acura seem to be allocating those features to the more profitable RDX and MDX. Unlike the RDX which got an A-Spec Advance, I wouldn't be surprised if Acura dropped the Advance trim from the TLX altogether for the MMC. I wouldn't honestly care, but with the price hike, they can go f- themselves in their respective buttholes.
And right here is the issue and what I have been saying for years: loyal owners who want to stay with the brand are being forced right towards competitors because it makes absolutely no sense to spend this kind of money for a vehicle that is lacking features that you can get in even the most basic of cars nowadays.
The problem is that the Type S doesn't even do a good job at being performance focused, given its mediocre power output and its heavy mass. At the very least they could say that they're feature-rich, but they're very much lacking in the options department too.
very much so this, the increased msrp doesn’t help either…love me some Acura but they been going ass backwards lately. Maybe the 1st Gen TLX is the best all-around TLX model
very much so this, the increased msrp doesn’t help either…love me some Acura but they been going ass backwards lately. Maybe the 1st Gen TLX is the best all-around TLX model
the base and tech package TLX is discontinued, and only the A-spec and Platinum Elite (aka Advance package) is available for the 2.0T model
Apex Blue is no longer an option for either the Type S or A-spec
the black chrome accessory emblems are now gloss black instead
This means there's now a $10k CAD price gap between the top-end Integra Elite A-spec and the cheapest TLX. The gap used to be only $3k CAD as the base 2022 TLX was $48k CAD, while the cheapest 2023 TLX (the A-spec) is now $56k CAD.
Also Canadian Apex Blue Type S's have officially reached unicorn status, as there were only about 50 units allocated to Canada between 2021 and 2022, according to my sales rep.
I have to say I prefer black chrome over gloss black. The former is much harder to manufacture and gives off more sparkle, while gloss black IMO gives off a plasti-dip vibe when it loses its shine over time.
the base and tech package TLX is discontinued, and only the A-spec and Platinum Elite (aka Advance package) is available for the 2.0T model
Apex Blue is no longer an option for either the Type S or A-spec
the black chrome accessory emblems are now gloss black instead
This means there's now a $10k CAD price gap between the top-end Integra Elite A-spec and the cheapest TLX. The gap used to be only $3k CAD as the base 2022 TLX was $48k CAD, while the cheapest 2023 TLX (the A-spec) is now $56k CAD.
Also Canadian Apex Blue Type S's have officially reached unicorn status, as there were only about 50 units allocated to Canada between 2021 and 2022, according to my sales rep.
I have to say I prefer black chrome over gloss black. The former is much harder to manufacture and gives off more sparkle, while gloss black IMO gives off a plasti-dip vibe when it loses its shine over time.
All strange changes and further supports my theory that the TLX is on its last legs.
the base and tech package TLX is discontinued, and only the A-spec and Platinum Elite (aka Advance package) is available for the 2.0T model
Apex Blue is no longer an option for either the Type S or A-spec
the black chrome accessory emblems are now gloss black instead
This means there's now a $10k CAD price gap between the top-end Integra Elite A-spec and the cheapest TLX. The gap used to be only $3k CAD as the base 2022 TLX was $48k CAD, while the cheapest 2023 TLX (the A-spec) is now $56k CAD.
Also Canadian Apex Blue Type S's have officially reached unicorn status, as there were only about 50 units allocated to Canada between 2021 and 2022, according to my sales rep.
I have to say I prefer black chrome over gloss black. The former is much harder to manufacture and gives off more sparkle, while gloss black IMO gives off a plasti-dip vibe when it loses its shine over time.
Sounds like Acura was absolutely terrified at the prospect of Integra stealing TLX sales!
Sounds like Acura was absolutely terrified at the prospect of Integra stealing TLX sales!
You could reason it's the opposite - the TLX was siphoning Integra sales. This past year, instead of a 1.5T FWD CVT Integra, for only $3k CAD more, you could get a 2.0T SH-AWD 10AT TLX (there was never a FWD TLX offered in Canada for the 2nd generation).
the base and tech package TLX is discontinued, and only the A-spec and Platinum Elite (aka Advance package) is available for the 2.0T model
Apex Blue is no longer an option for either the Type S or A-spec
the black chrome accessory emblems are now gloss black instead
This means there's now a $10k CAD price gap between the top-end Integra Elite A-spec and the cheapest TLX. The gap used to be only $3k CAD as the base 2022 TLX was $48k CAD, while the cheapest 2023 TLX (the A-spec) is now $56k CAD.
Also Canadian Apex Blue Type S's have officially reached unicorn status, as there were only about 50 units allocated to Canada between 2021 and 2022, according to my sales rep.
I have to say I prefer black chrome over gloss black. The former is much harder to manufacture and gives off more sparkle, while gloss black IMO gives off a plasti-dip vibe when it loses its shine over time.
Uhm that's a tough pill to swallow. $56K for Aspec? My S was $60K and only missing few features from the Advanced. What are they asking for Type S now?
Uhm that's a tough pill to swallow. $56K for Aspec? My S was $60K and only missing few features from the Advanced. What are they asking for Type S now?
the Type S is now $64k CAD, a $4500 CAD increase from 2022.
Strange move, as an AWD Tech was a nice sweet spot and popular in my area with our seasons (at least w/ the last gen, I don't see nearly as many current gen TLXs).
Strange move, as an AWD Tech was a nice sweet spot and popular in my area with our seasons (at least w/ the last gen, I don't see nearly as many current gen TLXs).
I guess that's the reason the Base and Tech models got axed in Canada since they only want AWD up North. Sounds like Acura is trying to upscale and force TLX buyers to be more premium focused.
I've always wondered how the ES350 would have done if it had an AWD option.
I guess that's the reason the Base and Tech models got axed in Canada since they only want AWD up North. Sounds like Acura is trying to upscale and force TLX buyers to be more premium focused.
I've always wondered how the ES350 would have done if it had an AWD option.
It does have an AWD option, the ES250 AWD. It got AWD the same time as Camry since the ES is a fancied up Camry essentially. It's a 2.5L 4 banger for AWD.
It would also seem that with the chip shortage (which has affected Honda more so that other manufacturers) Acura has decided to prioritize the higher priced vehicles. Time will tell if this is a good business decision.
It does have an AWD option, the ES250 AWD. It got AWD the same time as Camry since the ES is a fancied up Camry essentially. It's a 2.5L 4 banger for AWD.
Technically the ES is now based on the Avalon, which also got AWD when the Camry did.
It does have an AWD option, the ES250 AWD. It got AWD the same time as Camry since the ES is a fancied up Camry essentially. It's a 2.5L 4 banger for AWD.
I might have known about this and possibly blocked it out of my mind (kinda like Godfather 3 as a movie).
11-15-2022, 08:24 PM
. Hyundai/Genesis are kicking their ass up and down the block, feature and performance-wise.
