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 $28,729, and its year-round low is $25,475.58. That puts the model's used pricing in a fairly broad band depending on age and equipment. 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 consistently praise the RDX for its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and strong performance. Across the years, the model also earns repeat praise for its value and upscale feel, with many shoppers appreciating how easy it is to live with day to day. Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs show up in the infotainment experience, fuel economy, and rear-seat comfort on some recent models. Even so, the RDX remains a compelling choice if you want a well-rounded luxury crossover with broad appeal. 29.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura RDX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the RDX's comfort, strong performance, and overall quality as recurring strengths. The model also earns steady praise for its spacious interior and practical, easy-to-live-with character.

• 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 when you choose a well-kept example and verify service history, especially on older vehicles.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.4% — 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: This package adds navigation and an Acura/ELS Studio premium sound system, making it a smart value choice if you want a richer feature set without moving to the top of the range.
• A-Spec: This package adds a sportier look with gloss black exterior accents and a finned rear diffuser panel.
• Advance: This package adds adaptive dampers and a quieter, more upscale cabin experience.
• A-Spec Advance: This is the most fully equipped version, 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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also sit in a sweet spot where newer features and broader availability often overlap.

What is the Acura RDX's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The newer models show some of the largest drops, while several older years have moved down more gradually. The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2015, 2014, 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 the standard safety package on the 2025 model, and it includes 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.

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 −6.28% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,239. 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.
• Tech: Fortunately, 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.
• 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 August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.