A 2009 Acura TL still asks 83% of what a 2014 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 81 sedans we price, that ranks #11, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−35.7%), after which losses ease to about 18.4% a year. Calculated from 274 listings.
Acura TL value by year
The newest TL at under half the 2014 price is the 2001, with a median asking price of $2,300 (40% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $2,300 | $14,995 | 10 | |
| 2013 | $7,489 | $9,925 | 11 | |
| 2012 | $3,999 | $10,995 | 42 | |
| 2011 | $1,000 | $6,995 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $2,400 | $9,294 | 19 | |
| 2009 | $2,900 | $7,995 | 17 | |
| 2008 | $3,300 | $8,995 | 23 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $8,900 | 27 | |
| 2006 | $2,800 | $12,999 | 39 | |
| 2005 | $1,500 | $9,800 | 15 | |
| 2004 | $2,500 | $7,900 | 16 | |
| 2003 | $1,400 | $5,450 | 12 | |
| 2002 | $2,250 | $8,905 | 6 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $3,000 | 17 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $6,195 | 6 | |
| 1999 | $1,900 | $3,600 | 4 | |
| 1997 | $4,925 | $7,400 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 3 |
How the Acura TL depreciates
The newest Acura TL has a median asking price of $5,786; a 18-year-older one runs about $1,500 — roughly 74% lost over 18 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Acura TL hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 65%, the Honda Accord 52% and the Toyota Prius 52%, against 83% for the TL. The TL holds value better than the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius.
The Acura TL market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2014 Acura TL: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,300, selling private-party nets about $5,786, and a lot asks near $14,995 — a $12,695 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the TL costs a median 38% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Acura TL price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $5,000 (7) | $10,500 (13) | +110% |
| 2013 | $7,000 (15) | $9,198 (20) | +31% |
| 2012 | $5,900 (43) | $8,500 (69) | +44% |
| 2011 | $4,500 (7) | $7,398 (8) | +64% |
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Acura TL value FAQ
How much is a Acura TL worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $8,999 across 18 model years. A 2014 is worth about $5,786, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Acura TL's value?
Among TLs from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $10,275, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,970.
Which Acura TL year is the best value?
The newest TL at under half the 2014 price is the 2001, with a median asking price of $2,300 (40% of it).
Is a Acura TL cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 38% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the TL hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the TL keeps 83% of its value and the Toyota Camry 65%, by the median asking prices of the 2014 and 2009 model years.
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