Used Acura RDX for Sale nearChelsea, VT

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

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

The Acura RDX's current nationwide average price is $28,714, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,452. 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 RDX a good car?

Yes — the Acura RDX is a strong used luxury SUV choice if you want comfort, performance, and value in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RDX for its comfortable ride, spacious and luxurious interior, and strong performance. They also frequently highlight its smooth handling and overall value, which helps explain why it remains appealing across multiple generations.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs buyers should weigh are the infotainment system’s frustrating controls, fuel economy, and back-seat comfort, especially in recent years with expert coverage.

35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura RDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura RDX as comfortable, enjoyable to drive, and well built, with strong performance and a premium-feeling cabin. Expert coverage also reinforces that impression by praising the model’s quality, interior space, practicality, and thoughtful details.

• Owners rate the Acura RDX between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks favorable if you prioritize a well-rounded luxury crossover and verify maintenance history carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: AcuraWatch
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa Built-in
• Fuel efficiency: The RDX’s official EPA fuel economy rating is 23 mpg in combined driving, but on our mountainous Southern California driving loop, the Acura averaged 19.3 mpg when driven primarily in Normal mode.

Which Acura RDX trim should I buy?

The 2025 Acura RDX offers these trims:

• Technology: Adds the navigation system and Acura/ELS Studio premium sound system, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers who want a richer feature set without moving all the way up the lineup.
• A-Spec: Adds a sportier look with gloss black exterior accents and a finned rear diffuser panel.
• Advance: Adds full leather upholstery, adaptive damping, and comfort-focused equipment.
• A-Spec Advance: Combines the sportier A-Spec appearance with Advance equipment, including full leather upholstery, and suits buyers who want the most upscale presentation.

What Acura RDX do most buyers choose?

The Acura RDX years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. That usually makes it easier to compare condition, equipment, and mileage before you buy.

What is the Acura RDX's resale value?

Most Acura RDX model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples are changing more gradually. That creates a useful spread of opportunities depending on whether you want the latest features or the lowest entry price.

The 2017, 2014, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Acura RDX safe?

• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2016: 9/10

AcuraWatch is the standard safety features package.

For the safest used buy, the 2016, 2019 and 2020 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.85% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,768. The Acura RDX offers a roomy, well-equipped cabin with a strong blend of comfort, practicality, and driving enjoyment.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Under the RDX’s hood, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine supplies a robust 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, and the official EPA fuel economy rating is 23 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: The infotainment system offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa Built-in.
• Safety: AcuraWatch is the name of the standard safety features package, and higher trim levels also offer low-speed front and rear braking and a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: Prices range from $44,700 to $52,450, not 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.