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Acura MDX Depreciation & Resale Value
Buying a 2016 model instead of new saves roughly $29,584 off the original sticker.
The Acura MDX is a three-row luxury crossover offered with front- or all-wheel drive and a Sport Hybrid variant.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2017→2016
+6.1% in one year
Smart-buy year
2016
~$15,431 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 47.7% |
| 2019 | 53.7% |
| 2018 | 57.5% |
| 2017 | 62.2% |
| 2016 | 68.3% |
| 2015 | 70.1% |
Based on 962 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Acura MDX as it ages, from a ~$46,500 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 91% | $42,115 | −$4,385 | −$4,385 |
| 2 yrs | 81% | $37,629 | −$4,486 | −$8,871 |
| 3 yrs | 72% | $33,622 | −$4,007 | −$12,878 |
| 4 yrs | 65% | $30,041 | −$3,581 | −$16,459 |
| 5 yrs | 58% | $26,841 | −$3,200 | −$19,659 |
| 6 yrs | 52% | $23,982 | −$2,859 | −$22,518 |
| 7 yrs | 46% | $21,428 | −$2,554 | −$25,072 |
| 8 yrs | 41% | $19,146 | −$2,282 | −$27,354 |
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What's your MDX worth?
Estimate a used MDX's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$15,300
about typical mileage
At 120,000 miles (about typical for a 10-year-old car, ~120,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Acura MDX?
For used buyers, the Acura MDX is an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2016 (around $15,431) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $14,940.
- The SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2017 and 2016 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Acura MDX Resale Value
Value falls fastest from the 2017 to the 2016 model year — a 6.1%-point jump in a single year. That makes the 2016 MDX a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Not all trims age alike — the SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC retains the most value (~48.0% depreciation) and the SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES the least (~64.5%), a gap worth thousands when you resell.
Which Acura MDX Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC
52% kept· 29 listings
SH-AWD w/Advance
42.4% kept· 94 listings
Base
41.9% kept· 108 listings
SH-AWD
40.4% kept· 218 listings
SH-AWD w/Tech
39.8% kept· 433 listings
SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES
36.4% kept· 30 listings
SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES
35.5% kept· 28 listings
How Long Does the Acura MDX Last?
Mileage profile across 962 listings.
Over 100k mi
55.3%
Over 150k mi
12%
Highest mileage
224,744 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$14,940
Roughly 55.3% of listed Acura MDXs have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 12% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2016 Acura MDX sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $15,431 — about $29,584 off its original MSRP.
View 2016 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Acura MDX?
The 2016 MDX is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $15,431 for a typical example, and the SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Acura MDX trim holds its value best?
The SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC retains the most value, depreciating about 48.0% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 962 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.