Used Acura MDX for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $32,953, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,650 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 polished driving feel.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the MDX for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and comfortable, family-friendly character. They also frequently highlight its reliability, strong performance, and upscale feel, along with the way it balances luxury and 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 infotainment system, the tight third row, and fuel economy. For used shoppers, that means the MDX makes the most sense if you value comfort, space, and a well-rounded luxury-SUV experience more than cutting-edge tech or maximum efficiency.

33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura MDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura MDX as comfortable, practical, and well built, with strong ride quality and a reputation for quality. Expert reviews also reinforce that impression by pointing to the MDX’s solid reliability record and broad appeal across generations.

• Owners rate the Acura MDX between 3.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example and review service history carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.8% — 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 Amazon Alexa Built-in and Google Built-in
• 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 experience, including the 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display, 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the standard AcuraWatch driver-assistance suite. It suits you if you want the most accessible way into the lineup.
• Technology: This package adds more equipment and can be paired with front-wheel drive or AWD, making it a strong value choice if you want a richer feature set without moving too far up the range.
• A-Spec: This trim adds blacked-out wheels and exterior trim, subtle styling changes, and bolder interior treatments with leather and artificial suede. It suits you if you want a sportier look and feel.
• Advance: This version builds in more upscale comfort and convenience equipment, making it a good fit if you want a more premium daily driver.
• A-Spec Advance: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it combines the A-Spec styling with Advance-level equipment, giving you a well-rounded mix of appearance and features.
• Type S Advance: This trim adds the more powerful turbocharged engine, adaptive air suspension, and other performance upgrades. It suits you if you want the most athletic MDX experience.

What Acura MDX do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that still sits below the newest model year. They also make it easier to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality across many listings.

What is the Acura MDX's resale value?

Most MDX model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly broad across the lineup, and the newer years still show meaningful movement lower from their prior averages. A few older model years have changed less, which suggests steadier pricing at the lower end of the range.

The 2018, 2016, and 2017 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 −7.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,288. The Acura MDX offers a comfortable cabin, strong family-friendly space, and a polished overall character that has long made it appealing to used buyers.

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 2024 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Acura MDX Trims in San Diego, CA

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 $43,968
• 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 well-equipped SUV without the added cost of AWD.

• Avg. market price: $50,418 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 29 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: $43,968 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 46 listings
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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: $50,418 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 29 listings
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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 blend of luxury and performance in a popular package.

• Avg. market price: $49,999 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 53 listings
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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 sporty aesthetics and performance without a hefty price tag.

• Avg. market price: $50,418 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 42 listings
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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 a premium experience with advanced features and AWD capability.

• Avg. market price: $57,288 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 36 listings
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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 and sporty performance.

• Avg. market price: $50,418 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 11 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SH-AWD with Technology Package

With 53 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 $43,968 avg market price — below the lineup median of $50,418 — 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.

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