Used Acura RDX for Sale nearWaterville, MN

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 $28,587, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,456. 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 spacious and luxurious interior, robust power, smooth handling, and comfortable ride. Across the model years, the strongest recurring themes are a pleasant driving experience, a well-equipped cabin, and solid overall value.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-reviewed models: the infotainment controls can feel frustrating, fuel economy is a recurring weak point, and the back seat draws criticism for comfort.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura RDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the RDX as comfortable, enjoyable to drive, and well built, with strong praise for its interior space and everyday usability. Expert coverage also points to a well-rounded package that blends performance, 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 choose carefully and verify condition, service history, and accident history before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.8% — 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: a 10.2-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa Built-in.
• Fuel efficiency: 23 mpg in combined driving, and 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 navigation and an Acura/ELS Studio premium sound system, making it a strong value pick for shoppers who want a richer feature set.
• 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 more comfort-focused equipment.
• A-Spec Advance: combines the A-Spec appearance with Advance package equipment, making it the most fully equipped choice.

What Acura RDX do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also sit in the sweet spot where newer features and broader availability often overlap.

What is the Acura RDX's resale value?

Most Acura RDX model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The newer years show some of the largest drops, while older examples are changing more slowly. That pattern gives you more room to find value in recent inventory without paying peak prices.

The 2014, 2018, 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 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 −7.05% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% 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 $37,595. The Acura RDX offers a roomy, well-equipped cabin with a strong blend of comfort, practicality, and driving enjoyment.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.