Used Acura RDX for Sale nearVenice, 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 $28,334, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,437. 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, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.66/5. 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 enjoyable driving character. Across the model years, the cabin quality, strong performance, and overall value also come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs are the infotainment system, which owners and experts often describe as frustrating or unintuitive, along with fuel economy and, on some years, rear-seat comfort.

36.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura RDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura RDX as comfortable, well-built, and satisfying to live with over time. Expert feedback also reinforces the model’s strong safety content and overall quality, which helps support its reputation as a dependable used luxury crossover.

• 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, especially if you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and service records.

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

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-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: AcuraWatch is the standard safety features package.
• 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:

• Base: The base version gives you the standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, and it serves as the starting point for the package-based lineup.
• Technology: This package adds navigation and an Acura/ELS Studio premium sound system, making it the best-value step up for shoppers who want more everyday convenience and audio upgrades.
• A-Spec: This version adds a sportier look with gloss black exterior accents and a finned rear diffuser panel.
• Advance: This package adds acoustic glass, thicker carpeting, an adaptive damper system, a hands-free power tailgate, a heated steering wheel, and a head-up display.
• A-Spec Advance: This top package combines the A-Spec appearance with Advance equipment, and it adds full leather upholstery.

What Acura RDX do most buyers choose?

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

These model years tend to draw the most attention because they combine strong availability with newer features and pricing that still sits below the newest examples. That gives you more choices to compare while keeping the shopping pool broad.

What is the Acura RDX's resale value?

Most Acura RDX model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The newer models show some of the largest drops, while older examples are declining more slowly.

The 2014, 2017, and 2018 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 −8.23% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,192. The Acura RDX offers a roomy cabin, strong everyday practicality, and a polished driving character that make it easy to live with.

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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.