Used Acura MDX for Sale nearSontag, MS

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 $32,726, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,630. 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 luxury SUV choice if you want a comfortable, practical three-row model with broad appeal.

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 comfort, and they also highlight its reliability and family-friendly practicality. Across the model years, the MDX is repeatedly described as a well-rounded luxury SUV with strong safety features and a polished driving feel.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the cramped third row, poor fuel economy, and the absence of a hybrid option.

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura MDX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Acura MDX for its comfort, spaciousness, and strong overall usefulness, while expert reviews also point to a refined ride and a solid, well-rounded character. Across the model years, it comes across as a dependable family luxury SUV with broad appeal.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, especially if you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.5% — 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 with a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and standard front-wheel drive, making it the entry point for shoppers who want the essentials.
• Technology: This package adds more equipment and can be paired with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, making it a smart value choice if you want a more complete luxury setup without moving to the sportier appearance packages.
• A-Spec: This trim adds blacked-out wheels and exterior trim, subtle styling changes, bolder interior treatments, and standard all-wheel drive for a more distinctive look.
• Advance: This package builds on the MDX with more upscale equipment and can be paired with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, making it a strong pick if comfort and convenience matter most.
• A-Spec Advance: This combines the A-Spec styling upgrades with the Advance equipment, giving you the best-value blend of appearance and features if you want a more premium feel.
• Type S Advance: This is the performance-focused choice, adding a more powerful turbocharged engine and other upgrades for improved performance.

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 popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a healthy share of good and great deals. That gives you more choices to compare while still staying close to the latest design and tech updates.

What is the Acura MDX's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller declines. That pattern suggests you can often find stronger value in recent used MDX models without paying close to new-car pricing.

The 2016, 2014, and 2015 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 most of the MDX’s driver aids into a package that 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.

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 −10.83% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,320. The Acura MDX offers a comfortable, family-friendly cabin with a polished, premium feel.

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 it offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
• 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 2026 Acura MDX compare to the 2026 Honda Pilot?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2026 Acura MDX:

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

2026 Honda Pilot:

• Pros: Comfortable, Plenty of cargo space, Plenty of passenger space.
• Cons: No hybrid option.

Our experts score the 2026 Acura MDX 7.7/10 and the 2026 Honda Pilot 7/10. The Acura MDX brings a more stylish and tech-friendly feel, while the Honda Pilot emphasizes space for passengers and cargo. Both share a comfortable character, but the MDX’s cramped third row and poor fuel economy are worth weighing against the Pilot’s roomier packaging.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Acura MDX Trims

The 2026 Acura MDX offers a range of trims from budget-friendly FWD to feature-rich AWD options, catering to various preferences and needs.

• Starting at $47,207
• 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 extra features.

• Avg. market price: $47,207 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 462 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 a hefty price tag.

• Avg. market price: $48,780 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,138 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 going for AWD.

• Avg. market price: $50,658 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 1,093 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 tech features and AWD.

• Avg. market price: $52,736 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 2,364 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 sporty features and AWD capability.

• Avg. market price: $59,481 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,057 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 for a sporty drive.

• Avg. market price: $59,836 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,025 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 top features in a luxury SUV.

• Avg. market price: $61,192 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 207 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 performance-oriented features with advanced tech.

• Avg. market price: $68,501 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 258 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SH-AWD with Technology Package

With 2,364 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 $47,207 avg market price — below the lineup median of $56,108 — 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 October 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.