Used Acura RDX for Sale nearSanta Maria, CA

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 $28,742, and its year-round low is $25,487.22. That puts the model in a fairly broad price band depending on how new you want to go and how much equipment you want. 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 pick if you want a compact luxury SUV that blends comfort, performance, and everyday practicality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the RDX for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and enjoyable driving character. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to value its strong performance, upscale feel, and solid safety reputation.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews center on the infotainment interface, fuel economy, and rear-seat comfort.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura RDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the RDX as comfortable, practical, and enjoyable to live with, and expert reviews reinforce its strong everyday usability and safety focus. Across the model years, that combination points to a used SUV that has broad appeal for shoppers who want a premium feel without a lot of drama.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, history, and maintenance.

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: 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: This package adds a navigation system and an Acura/ELS Studio premium sound system, making it a strong value choice if you want more tech and audio upgrades.
• A-Spec: This package adds a sportier look with gloss black exterior accents and a finned rear diffuser panel.
• Advance: This package adds upscale equipment and pairs well with the panoramic glass sunroof and quality interior materials.
• A-Spec Advance: This is the most fully equipped choice, combining the A-Spec appearance with Advance package equipment, including full leather upholstery.

What Acura RDX do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad selection of trims, prices, and mileage levels. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver the RDX’s core mix of comfort, space, and features.

What is the Acura RDX's resale value?

Most Acura RDX model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples are changing more slowly. That creates a useful spread of options whether you want a recent model or a lower-cost older one.

The 2014, 2015, and 2017 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 standard on the 2025 RDX, and it brings a broad suite of driver-assistance features. 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 −7.21% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.36%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,970. The Acura RDX offers a roomy cabin, strong cargo space, and a well-rounded mix of comfort and practicality.

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. A 10-speed automatic transmission offers manual control via paddle shifters located on the steering wheel, and it directs the power to all four wheels through Acura’s torque-vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The SH-AWD system can put up to 70 percent of engine output to a single rear wheel when necessary.
• Tech: Fortunately, the infotainment system offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa Built-in, so you can use voice commands to avoid interacting with the TTI as much as possible.
• Safety: AcuraWatch is the name of the standard safety features package. The list of included features is long: forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.