For the same model year, dealers ask 30 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -23% and HI the priciest at +48%; a four-wheel drive TL asks +20% against the median of its model year.
Acura TL price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 8 | |
| 2013 | — | 11 | |
| 2012 | 2.7× | 38 | |
| 2011 | — | 6 | |
| 2010 | — | 21 | |
| 2009 | — | 18 | |
| 2008 | — | 22 | |
| 2007 | — | 28 | |
| 2006 | 4.5× | 35 | |
| 2005 | — | 17 | |
| 2004 | — | 16 | |
| 2003 | — | 9 | |
| 2002 | — | 7 | |
| 2001 | — | 17 | |
| 2000 | — | 6 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Acura TL the dealer markup works out at 30% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 432 | -4.7% | $4,666 |
| Dealer | 301 | +25.2% | $7,039 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 663 | +8.3% | $5,638 |
| Rebuilt | 28 | -1.9% | $6,239 |
| Salvage | 17 | -12.9% | $4,215 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2012 TL, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 47%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 13 | |
| 125–150k miles | 31 | |
| 150–175k miles | 23 | |
| 175–200k miles | 14 | |
| 200–225k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Acura TL is drivetrain: 4WD asks +20% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 59 | +19.5% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 397 | +10.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Acura TL asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is HI at +48%, cheapest FL at -23% — 71 points apart, which on a $5,450 car is roughly $3,875.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 45 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| GA | 35 | |
| PA | 21 | |
| DC | 25 | |
| WI | 19 | |
| CO | 36 | |
| NY | 19 | |
| WA | 75 | |
| HI | 24 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Acura TL cost?
The median asking price is $5,450 across 841 live listings. A 2000 asks about $3,600 and a 2014 about $8,549. The most listed year is 2012, at $7,900.
Is it cheaper to buy a TL from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 25.2% above and private sellers 4.7% below, a gap of about $2,684 on a 2013 at $8,975.
How much value does a TL lose per 25,000 miles?
About 16% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2012 TL, measured from the 125–150k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Acura TL valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title TL worth?
Hardly at all: in 28 listings, rebuilt-title cars ask within 2% of the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a TL?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -23.0% against the national median, and HI most at +48.1%. On the typical $5,450 TL that spread is about $3,875.
Why do TL prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 35 listings of the 2006 TL, the priciest tenth asks 4.5× what the cheapest tenth does: $12,999 against $2,900.
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