Used 2024 Acura MDX for Sale nearColumbia, SC

Compare 2024 Acura MDX Trims

The 2024 Acura MDX offers a range of trims from budget-friendly FWD to feature-rich AWD options, catering to various preferences and needs.

• Starting at $35,843
• Best MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Most Popular: SH-AWD with Technology Package

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

FWD — "Who It's For"

The FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly SUV without the added cost of AWD. It's the most accessible entry point.

• Avg. market price: $35,843 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 466 listings
• View FWD listings

SH-AWD — "Who It's For"

The SH-AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without breaking the bank. It offers a solid balance of features and price.

• Avg. market price: $36,992 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,158 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SH-AWD listings

FWD with Technology Package — "Who It's For"

The FWD with Technology Package is the pick for shoppers who want advanced tech features without the AWD premium. It’s a well-rounded choice.

• Avg. market price: $38,215 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 1,005 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View FWD with Technology Package listings

SH-AWD with Technology Package — "Who It's For"

The SH-AWD with Technology Package is the pick for shoppers who want a blend of luxury and performance. It’s the most popular trim for good reason.

• Avg. market price: $39,954 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 2,345 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SH-AWD with Technology Package listings

SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package — "Who It's For"

The SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package is the pick for shoppers who want a sportier look and feel without sacrificing AWD capability. It’s stylish and functional.

• Avg. market price: $40,405 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,061 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package listings

SH-AWD with Advance Package — "Who It's For"

The SH-AWD with Advance Package is the pick for shoppers who want premium features and comfort. It’s a great choice for families.

• Avg. market price: $43,563 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,029 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SH-AWD with Advance Package listings

Type S SH-AWD — "Who It's For"

The Type S SH-AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a performance-oriented SUV with more power. It’s designed for those who crave excitement.

• Avg. market price: $40,266 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 41 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Type S SH-AWD listings

Type S SH-AWD with Advance Package — "Who It's For"

The Type S SH-AWD with Advance Package is the pick for shoppers who want top-tier features and performance. It’s ideal for serious buyers.

• Avg. market price: $50,053 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 247 listings
• View Type S SH-AWD with Advance Package listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SH-AWD with Technology Package

With 2,345 active listings, the SH-AWD with Technology Package is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — FWD

At $35,843 avg market price — below the lineup median of $40,110 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — FWD

The FWD trim offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 19/26 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 5, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2024 Acura MDX cost?

Prices have softened 9.83% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,784 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2024 Acura MDX a good car?

The 2024 Acura MDX is a strong fit if you want a well-rounded luxury SUV that balances comfort, refinement, and family usefulness. It earns a 3.5/5 user rating and a 7.8/10 expert rating.

The model scores 9/10 across Performance and Safety.

It stands out for strong engines, sharp handling, and lots of standard features, while still offering space for the family and their gear. The trade-offs are clear: the third row is small, the ride can feel firm for some drivers, and the infotainment system is frustrating enough to overshadow some of the SUV’s strengths.

With 37.9% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2024 Acura MDX reliable?

The 2024 Acura MDX is presented as a dependable, well-rounded luxury SUV with strong safety credentials and a practical family focus. Its expert rating and overview both point to a vehicle that covers the bases well, especially if you value comfort, refinement, and everyday usability.

The performance side is described as strong and composed, with quick throttle response and a transmission that manages power well. The cost-effectiveness notes also point to a long warranty, which helps support ownership confidence.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about mechanical weakness and more about whether the frustrating tech experience becomes a daily annoyance over time.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Acura MDX?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you are considering a higher-mileage example or a vehicle with multiple owners. Focus on overall condition, interior wear, and whether the tech interface and controls work the way you expect before you commit.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base model includes tri-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, synthetic leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable front seats, and heated front seats. Higher packages add features like navigation, ambient cabin lighting, premium audio, genuine leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, heated second-row seats, massaging front seats, and a top-end sound system.
• Powertrain: The standard setup uses a 3.5-liter V6 with 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The Type-S uses a twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, and the Type-S trims add Brembo performance brakes and adaptive air suspension.
• Safety package: The MDX comes standard with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-departure warning, driver attention monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Technology Package adds front and rear parking sensors, reverse automatic emergency braking, and rain-sensing windshield wipers, while the Advance package adds a 360-degree parking camera system and a head-up display.
• Infotainment: The MDX uses a 12.3-inch display with a touchpad controller, and it comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, satellite radio, HD radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, multiple USB ports, a fully digital instrument panel, and wireless device charging.
• Fuel efficiency: The most efficient version returns 19 mpg city, 26 highway, and 22 combined. Non-Type-S AWD versions return 19 mpg city, 25 highway, and 21 combined, while the Type-S test vehicle is rated at 17 mpg city, 21 highway, and 19 combined.

Which 2024 Acura MDX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Acura MDX is offered in 6 trim levels: Technology Package, A-Spec Package, Advance Package, Type-S, Type-S Advance, and the base model.

Here's the short version:

• Technology Package: This is the best-value choice if you want a meaningful upgrade over the base model, since it adds navigation, ambient cabin lighting, a 12-speaker ELS premium stereo system, and genuine leather upholstery.
• A-Spec Package: Choose this if you want a sportier look and feel, plus the upgraded 16-speaker ELS audio system, perforated leather seats, ventilated front seats, and the in-cabin intercom system.
• Advance Package: This is the comfort-focused pick, adding a heated steering wheel, additional USB ports, remote start, and heated second-row seats.
• Type-S: Pick this if you want the biggest performance jump, since it adds the twin-turbo V6, Brembo brakes, and adaptive air suspension.
• Type-S Advance: This is the top-end choice if you want the Type-S performance hardware plus the 26-speaker ELS sound system and massaging front seats.
• Base model: This works if you want the lowest entry point and are comfortable giving up the extra convenience, audio, and luxury features found higher up the range.

The safety suite is standard across the lineup, while the Technology Package and Advance package add extra parking and visibility aids.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Acura MDX?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you are patient and compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 37.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,784 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.83% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 87.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $40,708, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Acura MDX's resale value?

The current average of $40,708 sits slightly below last year's $45,144.

That price movement suggests the MDX has softened enough to give used buyers better entry pricing than a year ago. If you buy well now, you may have less depreciation pressure than someone who paid closer to last year’s average.

For a future seller, the key takeaway is that condition and trim will matter a lot. A clean, well-equipped MDX should hold up better than a higher-mileage example with fewer features or visible wear.

Is the 2024 Acura MDX safe?

The 2024 Acura MDX earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA and a Good score in all phases of IIHS evaluation. It is also a 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick+.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

The MDX comes with a comprehensive suite of driver assistance features, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-departure warning, driver attention monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims add front and rear parking sensors, reverse automatic emergency braking, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a 360-degree parking camera system, and a head-up display.

The main caveat is that the infotainment setup can distract you because it requires more attention than a touchscreen-based system.

Should I buy a 2024 Acura MDX or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 37.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.83% compared with last year.
• It adds a new Type-S trim level for stronger performance.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $37,720, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $40,708 average.
• It adds complimentary AcuraLink connected services and scheduled maintenance.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $46,948, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $40,708 average.
• It brings a refreshed cabin with simpler, more intuitive controls.

The bottom line: The 2024 is the best all-around choice if you want the strongest mix of value, performance, and safety. If you are especially price-sensitive, the 2023 is the smarter bargain, while the 2025 makes sense if you want the newer user experience and are willing to pay more.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.