Used Acura RDX for Sale nearWinston Salem, NC

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 $28,504, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $25,448 over the past year. 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 with broad appeal and a consistently positive owner response. 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 and luxurious interior, and enjoyable driving character. Across the model years, the RDX also earns credit for strong performance, solid value, and a premium-feeling cabin.

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

The main trade-offs are the infotainment system, which comes up often as frustrating or unintuitive, along with fuel economy and, on some years, rear-seat comfort. Even so, the RDX remains a compelling choice if you want a well-rounded luxury crossover with strong everyday appeal.

37.4% 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 praise for its quality, space, and overall value. Expert feedback also reinforces the RDX’s reputation for a smooth driving experience and a well-rounded ownership feel.

• 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 is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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: 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 standard setup includes a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, a panoramic glass sunroof, ambient lighting, quality interior materials, and Acura’s True Touchpad Interface. It suits buyers who want the RDX’s core luxury and driving character at the entry point.
• Technology: This package adds navigation, leather upholstery, and a 12-speaker audio system, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want a more complete daily-driver setup.
• A-Spec: This version adds 20-inch wheels, a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D premium audio system, ventilated front seats, and sportier interior trim.
• 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 version combines the A-Spec look with Advance package equipment, including full leather upholstery, and adds the most upscale presentation in the lineup.

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 offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

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 declines are fairly broad across the lineup, with newer models showing some of the largest drops. A few older years have smaller changes, which suggests they have already settled into more stable price bands.

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 standard on the 2025 RDX.

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 −7.96% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.48%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,372. The Acura RDX offers a roomy cabin, strong everyday practicality, and a premium feel 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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.