For the same model year, dealers ask 35 points more than private sellers; a salvage title knocks off about 14%; GA is the cheapest state at -19% and OR the priciest at +41%.
Acura TSX price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 12 | |
| 2013 | — | 9 | |
| 2012 | — | 17 | |
| 2011 | — | 13 | |
| 2010 | — | 24 | |
| 2009 | — | 17 | |
| 2008 | — | 8 | |
| 2007 | — | 5 | |
| 2006 | — | 15 | |
| 2005 | — | 7 | |
| 2004 | — | 10 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Acura TSX the dealer markup works out at 35% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 217 | -4.7% | $5,386 |
| Dealer | 137 | +30.3% | $7,604 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 291 | +11.9% | $6,457 |
| Salvage | 24 | -13.7% | $4,760 |
| Rebuilt | 24 | +0.1% | $6,038 |
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 2010 TSX, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 125–150k and 225–250k bands the asking price falls 52%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 125–150k miles | 11 | |
| 175–200k miles | 11 | |
| 225–250k miles | 11 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Acura TSX asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OR at +41%, cheapest GA at -19% — 60 points apart, which on a $5,500 car is roughly $3,289.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 14 | |
| MN | 18 | |
| NC | 21 | |
| TX | 20 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| NY | 16 | |
| CA | 99 | |
| CO | 18 | |
| WA | 39 | |
| OR | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Acura TSX cost?
The median asking price is $5,500 across 399 live listings. A 2004 asks about $4,400 and a 2014 about $8,900. The most listed year is 2010, at $5,999. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Acura TSX valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a TSX from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 30.3% above and private sellers 4.7% below, a gap of about $3,115 on a 2014 at $8,900.
How much less is a salvage-title TSX worth?
A salvage-title TSX asks 14% less than the median for its model year (24 listings): about $1,219 off a 2014 at $8,900.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a TSX?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -18.6% against the national median, and OR most at +41.2%. On the typical $5,500 TSX that spread is about $3,289.
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