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 $32,668, and its year-round low is $28,651.26. That puts the model in a broad price band that spans older, lower-cost examples through newer, higher-priced versions. 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 SUV choice if you want three-row practicality with a comfortable, upscale feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the MDX for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and comfort, along with its blend of luxury and practicality. Reliability and safety also come up often as recurring strengths, and many shoppers appreciate the model’s family-friendly usefulness.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert feedback are the cramped third row, poor fuel economy, and infotainment systems that can be frustrating to use. For used buyers, that means the MDX makes the most sense if you value comfort, features, and everyday versatility more than maximum cargo or passenger space.

33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura MDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MDX as comfortable, practical, and dependable, with strong praise for its ride quality, safety features, and overall usefulness. Expert feedback also reinforces the model’s polished driving character 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 long-term ownership, the MDX looks like a sensible used buy if you prioritize a well-rounded luxury SUV and are willing to pay attention to condition, maintenance history, and technology behavior.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.1% — 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: a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging
• 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...

• MDX: The base model gives you the core MDX formula with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Amazon Alexa Built-in, Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and AcuraWatch driver aids. It suits you if you want the MDX’s main strengths without moving up the price ladder.
• Technology: This trim adds the same core tech foundation with the Technology Package, and it can be paired with front-wheel drive or AWD. It is the best-value choice if you want a well-equipped MDX with a broader feature set.
• A-Spec: This version 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 trim adds a more upscale presentation and more elaborate ambient lighting, making it a strong pick if you want a more premium cabin experience.
• A-Spec Advance: This trim combines the A-Spec styling upgrades with the Advance equipment, giving you the most distinctive look-and-feel blend before the Type S models.
• Type S Advance: This top version adds the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, adaptive air suspension, and other performance upgrades. It suits you if you want the most powerful and performance-focused MDX.

What Acura MDX do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide range of prices. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Acura MDX's resale value?

Most MDX model years are showing declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The drops are fairly consistent across the lineup, with several years falling by around 7% to 10%, so you can often find better value without waiting for a major market shift.

The 2017, 2025, and 2018 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. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights are also standard.

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 −6.36% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,849. The Acura MDX offers a comfortable cabin, strong everyday practicality, and a refined driving character 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. Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) employs torque vectoring to improve handling, and also boosts towing capacity to 5,000 pounds, compared to 3,500 pounds for FWD models.
• 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. In addition to the responsive and accurate Google Assistant and impressive Google Maps navigation, 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 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 2027 inventory to mature.

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