How much does the Acura MDX cost in today's market?

Used Acura MDX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Acura MDX's current nationwide average price is $32,620, and its year-round low is $28,687.78. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits in today's market and the lower end of its typical pricing band. 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 MDX a good car?

Yes — the Acura MDX earns strong owner approval across the lineup, and its broad appeal shows up in the way shoppers keep coming back to it. The all-generations owner rating is 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the MDX for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and comfortable, family-friendly character. They also frequently highlight its blend of luxury, practicality, and reliability, along with the confidence that comes from its safety features and easy daily drivability.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the third row, fuel economy, and infotainment complexity, especially in recent years with expert coverage. Even so, the MDX remains a compelling used luxury SUV if you want a well-rounded package with strong everyday comfort.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura MDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura MDX as a dependable, comfortable SUV with strong everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, reviews repeatedly point to a smooth ride, roomy interior, and solid build quality as major strengths.

• Owners rate the Acura MDX between 3.5 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 focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and service records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: AcuraWatch
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: While the official EPA fuel economy estimate is 21 mpg combined, we observed 17.9 mpg on our SoCal evaluation loop. Prior to that, over 160 miles of driving, the MDX averaged 19.2 mpg, including a 100-mile round-trip to Pasadena on free-flowing freeways.

Which Acura MDX trim should I buy?

The 2026 Acura MDX offers...

• MDX: The base model gives you the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Amazon Alexa Built-in and Google Built-in, plus wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging. It also pairs with the 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic, making it the best-value starting point if you want the core MDX experience.
• Technology: This trim adds the same strong tech foundation with available AWD, and it suits you if you want a more equipped daily driver without moving into the sportier appearance packages.
• A-Spec: This version adds blacked-out wheels and exterior trim, subtle styling changes, and bolder interior treatments with leather and artificial suede.
• Advance: This trim brings a more upscale cabin feel with the richer materials and comfort-focused presentation that suit buyers who want a more premium atmosphere.
• A-Spec Advance: This is the sweet spot if you want the A-Spec styling with the Advance trim’s added upscale touches, plus standard AWD.
• Type S Advance: This top trim adds the turbocharged engine and other performance upgrades, making it the choice if you want the most powerful MDX in the lineup.

What Acura MDX do most buyers choose?

The Acura MDX years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that still sits below brand-new inventory. More listings also give you more room to compare trims, colors, and equipment.

What is the Acura MDX's resale value?

Most MDX model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drops are especially helpful on recent model years, where you can often step into newer features at a lower price than before. The pattern also shows that some older years are falling more gradually, which can make them appealing if you want a lower entry price.

The 2017, 2014, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Acura MDX safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 10/10
• 2014: 10/10

AcuraWatch bundles the MDX’s driver aids into a comprehensive suite that includes forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 and 2016 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Acura MDX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.86% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $43,675. The Acura MDX offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 3.5-liter V6 engine generates 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque, and the Type S swaps in a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 producing 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system pairs with Amazon Alexa Built-in and Google Built-in, and it offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: AcuraWatch includes forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist.
• Starting price: Prices range from $53,150 to $77,200, 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 July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.