A 2003 Acura CL averages $5,150 today, with most selling between $2,500 and $7,999. ForCar prices the Acura CL from real US listings across 5 model years ($2,150–$5,950) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 1997 Acura CL still asks 82% of what a 2003 one does — that's how much value it holds after 6 years. Among 36 sedans we price, that ranks #19, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−63.9%). Calculated from 47 listings.
Acura CL value by year
What a Acura CL is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | $2,500 | $7,999 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $2,300 | $3,400 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,999 | $7,950 | 30 | |
| 1999 | $1,200 | $5,999 | 5 | |
| 1997 | $2,450 | $4,950 | 3 |
How the Acura CL depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Acura CL loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Acura CL averages $5,150; a 6-year-older one runs about $4,200 — roughly 18% lost over 6 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Acura CL hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2003 price a 1997 car still asks. Higher is better — the Acura CL sits at #19 of 36, against a class median of 82%.
The Acura CL market right now
What the market asks for a Acura CL at each model year — the median of 68 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Acura CL value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Acura CL is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Acura CL has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2003 Acura CL: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,500, selling private-party nets about $5,150, and a lot asks near $7,999 — a $5,499 spread on the same car.
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Acura CL value FAQ
How much is a Acura CL worth?
A 2003 Acura CL averages $5,150 today (roughly $2,500–$7,999). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Acura CL value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Acura CL value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Acura CL from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Acura CL year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Acura CL Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Acura CLs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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