Used Acura MDX for Sale nearArcadia, SC

How much does the Acura MDX cost in today's market?

Used Acura MDX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Acura MDX's current nationwide average price is $32,469, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,620 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Acura MDX a good car?

Yes — the Acura MDX is a strong used pick if you want a three-row luxury SUV that blends comfort, practicality, and a sportier personality.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the MDX for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and comfortable seating. They also frequently highlight its reliability, luxury feel, and family-friendly practicality.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up most often are the cramped third row, the infotainment system, and fuel economy that trails the strongest parts of the MDX’s appeal.

36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura MDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura MDX as a comfortable, practical luxury SUV with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. Across the model years in the data, the MDX is also praised for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and family-friendly usability.

• Owners rate the Acura MDX between 3.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the MDX looks like a solid long-term ownership choice, especially if you prioritize comfort, space, and a well-rounded luxury experience.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: AcuraWatch
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: While the official EPA fuel economy estimate is 21 mpg combined, we observed 17.9 mpg on our SoCal evaluation loop. Prior to that, over 160 miles of driving, the MDX averaged 19.2 mpg, including a 100-mile round-trip to Pasadena on free-flowing freeways.

Which Acura MDX trim should I buy?

The 2026 Acura MDX offers these trims:

• MDX: The base model gives you the core MDX formula, including the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, AcuraWatch driver aids, and the standard 3.5-liter V6. It suits you if you want the most affordable entry into the lineup.
• Technology: This trim adds more equipment and can be paired with front-wheel drive or AWD, making it the best-value choice if you want a richer feature set without moving too far up the price ladder.
• A-Spec: This version adds blacked-out wheels and exterior trim, subtle styling changes, and bolder interior treatments with leather and artificial suede.
• Advance: This trim builds on the luxury side of the MDX with more upscale content and is aimed at buyers who want a more premium feel.
• A-Spec Advance: This combines the A-Spec styling treatment with Advance-level luxury content, plus standard all-wheel drive.
• Type S Advance: This is the performance-focused choice, with a more powerful turbocharged engine, adaptive air suspension, and other upgrades for stronger driving character.

What Acura MDX do most buyers choose?

The Acura MDX years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. They also sit close enough to the current model to deliver newer features while still offering meaningful savings versus buying new.

What is the Acura MDX's resale value?

Most Acura MDX model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer years in particular have seen sharper drops, while the older models in the table have moved down more gradually. That creates a wide spread of opportunities depending on how much you want to spend and how recent you want your MDX to be.

The 2016, 2018, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Acura MDX safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 10/10
• 2014: 10/10

AcuraWatch bundles the MDX’s 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.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 and 2016 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Acura MDX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.83%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,948. The Acura MDX offers a comfortable cabin, useful three-row space, and a polished driving feel that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Most MDX models have a 3.5-liter V6 engine under their hoods. It generates 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque, and pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System driving modes, including Snow, Comfort, Normal, and Sport.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display pairs with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 10.5-inch head-up display is also available.
• Safety: Acura bundles most of the MDX’s driver aids into a package called AcuraWatch. They include: 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.
• Starting price: Prices range from $53,150 to $77,200, including the $1,350 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2025 Acura MDX compare to the 2025 Honda Pilot?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 Acura MDX:

• Pros: Stylish design, Comfortable, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, No hybrid or plug-in hybrid option, Cramped third row.

2025 Honda Pilot:

• Pros: Practical for daily living, Plenty of cargo space, Great safety ratings.
• Cons: Unimpressive fuel economy, Technology looks outdated, Front passenger seat lacks adjustment.

Our experts score the 2025 Acura MDX 7.8/10 and the 2025 Honda Pilot 6.5/10. The MDX feels more upscale and polished, while the Pilot leans harder into practicality and cargo space. Both return similar city fuel economy, but the Pilot edges ahead on the highway and offers more listings.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

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

Compare 2026 Acura MDX Trims

The MDX lineup offers a range of trims from budget-friendly FWD to feature-rich AWD options, catering to diverse shopper needs.

• Starting at $45,841
• 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 paying for AWD features.

• Avg. market price: $45,841 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 467 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 the higher price of more equipped trims.

• Avg. market price: $47,900 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,156 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 stepping up to AWD.

• Avg. market price: $50,598 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 1,016 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 SUV with advanced features and AWD.

• Avg. market price: $52,078 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 2,330 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 sporty aesthetics and AWD capability without going premium.

• Avg. market price: $56,017 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,046 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 performance in an AWD SUV.

• Avg. market price: $59,910 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,005 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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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 in luxury and sporty features.

• Avg. market price: $60,837 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 215 listings
• 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 performance-oriented SUV with advanced tech.

• Avg. market price: $68,053 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 254 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SH-AWD with Technology Package

With 2,330 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 $45,841 avg market price — below the lineup median of $54,047 — 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.