New & Used 2026 Acura MDX for Sale nearCary, NC

Compare 2026 Acura MDX Trims

The 2026 Acura MDX offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully loaded models, all featuring a robust V6 engine.

• Starting at $48,630
• Best MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Most Popular: SH-AWD with Technology Package

Trim Overview

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FWD — "Who It's For"

The FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without the need for all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $49,137 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 386 listings
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SH-AWD — "Who It's For"

The SH-AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without breaking the bank.

• Avg. market price: $48,630 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,088 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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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.

• Avg. market price: $51,895 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 1,090 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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SH-AWD with Technology Package — "Who It's For"

The SH-AWD with Technology Package is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded luxury SUV with advanced features.

• Avg. market price: $52,515 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 2,172 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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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 sporty look and feel without sacrificing AWD capability.

• Avg. market price: $56,931 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,086 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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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 a sporty driving experience.

• Avg. market price: $61,206 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 949 listings
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SH-AWD with A-SPEC and Advance Package — "Who It's For"

The SH-AWD with A-SPEC and Advance Package is the pick for shoppers who want the ultimate luxury and performance in one package.

• Avg. market price: $61,177 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 175 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View SH-AWD with A-SPEC and Advance Package 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 a powerful SUV with advanced features for adventurous driving.

• Avg. market price: $68,766 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 244 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SH-AWD with Technology Package

With 2,172 active listings, the SH-AWD with Technology Package is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — SH-AWD

At $48,630 avg market price — below the lineup median of $54,723 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — FWD

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

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Acura MDX a good car?

The 2026 Acura MDX earns an 7.67/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Technology.

It fits you best if you want a three-row luxury crossover that emphasizes on-road comfort, quietness, and easy-to-use tech over rugged capability. The MDX is described as sporty-looking, comfortable, reliable, and well-rounded, with good utility and a polished driving experience.

The main trade-offs are clear: the third row is cramped, fuel economy is unimpressive, and there’s no hybrid powertrain option. If you value style, accessible technology, and a refined daily drive more than maximum efficiency or off-road ability, the MDX makes a strong case for itself.

With 34.5% of listings marked as good or great deals, there’s a decent amount of market opportunity if you shop carefully.

Is the 2026 Acura MDX reliable?

The 2026 Acura MDX is described as comfortable, quiet, and reliable, with a solid, structurally robust feel in everyday driving. It’s also presented as a vehicle that should hold up well for typical on-road use, especially if you want a polished luxury crossover rather than something built for rough terrain.

Its 3.5-liter V6 is described as responsive and quick to accelerate, and the transmission behaves well. The ride quality is also a strength, with the suspension filtering minor road vibration and impacts effectively while keeping body motions in check.

Acura also gives you a maintenance-friendly ownership note in the form of a complimentary first scheduled maintenance visit. For used buyers, the bigger long-term risk is less about basic dependability and more about living with the MDX’s efficiency limits and three-row packaging compromises.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Acura MDX?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report, verify service records, and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with optional equipment. Focus on cabin condition, tire wear, brake feel, and whether the tech and driver-assistance features work as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base and Technology Package models come standard with front-wheel drive, while higher trims add more upscale interior treatment and more elaborate ambient lighting. The A-Spec and A-Spec Advance bring blacked-out exterior trim, subtle styling changes, and bolder interior materials, while the Type S Advance adds a more powerful engine and other upgrades.
• Powertrain: Most models use a 3.5-liter V6 with 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic. SH-AWD improves handling and raises towing capacity to 5,000 pounds versus 3,500 pounds for front-wheel-drive models. The Type S uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 355 hp and 354 lb-ft.
• Safety package: AcuraWatch includes forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights are also standard. Parking sensors with low-speed braking are standard on most models, while more expensive variants offer a surround-view camera system.
• Infotainment: The MDX uses a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with a 10.5-inch head-up display available. It includes wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, Amazon Alexa Built-in, Google Built-in, and over-the-air-capable connected services through Google and AcuraLink.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA estimate is 21 mpg combined, and real-world testing returned 17.9 mpg on one evaluation loop and 19.2 mpg over 160 miles.

Which 2026 Acura MDX trim should I buy?

The 2026 Acura MDX is offered in 6 trim levels: base, Technology, A-Spec, Advance, A-Spec Advance, and Type S Advance.

Here's the short version:

• base: This is the entry point, and it gives you the MDX’s core luxury-crossover formula without the extra styling or equipment upgrades. It’s the trim to consider if you want the lowest starting price and can live without the richer cabin touches and added features found higher up.
• Technology: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more equipment while staying closer to the core MDX mission. It’s a smart choice if you want a more complete luxury experience without jumping into the pricier appearance-focused or premium-content trims.
• A-Spec: Choose this if you care most about the MDX’s sportier look. It adds blacked-out wheels and exterior trim plus bolder interior treatments, and it comes standard with all-wheel drive.
• Advance: This trim is for you if comfort and upscale ambiance matter more than appearance tweaks. It builds toward the more luxurious side of the MDX lineup with richer materials and more elaborate ambient lighting.
• A-Spec Advance: This is the most balanced choice if you want the sportier styling of A-Spec with the added luxury content of Advance. It’s the trim that best captures the MDX’s style-first personality.
• Type S Advance: Pick this only if you want the performance-oriented version. It swaps in the twin-turbo V6 and other upgrades, making it the right choice for buyers who want the most power and the most dynamic character.

AcuraWatch is standard across the lineup, while parking sensors with low-speed braking are standard on most models and a surround-view camera system is reserved for more expensive variants.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Acura MDX?

This is a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you have room to shop, but the best listings still deserve quick attention.

• Deal availability: 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,799 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 96.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $54,621.42, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2026 Acura MDX safe?

The 2026 Acura MDX earns five-star ratings from NHTSA for the FWD models, and the nearly identical 2025 model was an IIHS Top Safety Pick.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

AcuraWatch bundles the MDX’s main driver aids, including forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights are also standard.

Most MDX models also get parking sensors with low-speed braking, while more expensive variants offer a surround-view camera system. One caveat is that the lane-departure warning can trigger steering-wheel wobble, and lane-centering assist may cycle on and off in some situations.

Should I buy a 2026 Acura MDX or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

• Choose the 2026 if:

  • 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
  • Accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
  • It carries over the refreshed MDX formula with only minor color updates.

• Consider the 2025 if:

  • The refreshed model brings the same stylish, comfortable, and easy-to-use package with broader update momentum.

The bottom line: If you want the latest version of Acura’s polished three-row luxury crossover, the 2026 MDX is the straightforward choice. If you’re shopping primarily for value, the 2025 is the sensible alternative because it delivers nearly the same core experience and may be easier to price right.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.