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Acura RDX Depreciation & Resale Value
Skip the new-car premium: a 2018 runs about $19,322 below its original MSRP.
The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover with standard gasoline power and available all-wheel drive.
Market context: The cohort crosses the 2019 third-generation redesign with substantial samples on both sides.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2019→2018
+9.5% in one year
Smart-buy year
2018
~$16,478 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 39.3% |
| 2019 | 45.0% |
| 2018 | 54.5% |
| 2017 | 59.3% |
| 2016 | 63.2% |
| 2015 | 67.8% |
Based on 613 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 RDX as it ages, from a ~$39,800 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 100% | $39,800 | — | −$0 |
| 2 yrs | 98% | $39,129 | −$671 | −$671 |
| 3 yrs | 87% | $34,548 | −$4,581 | −$5,252 |
| 4 yrs | 77% | $30,503 | −$4,045 | −$9,297 |
| 5 yrs | 68% | $26,931 | −$3,572 | −$12,869 |
| 6 yrs | 60% | $23,778 | −$3,153 | −$16,022 |
| 7 yrs | 53% | $20,994 | −$2,784 | −$18,806 |
| 8 yrs | 47% | $18,536 | −$2,458 | −$21,264 |
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What's your RDX worth?
Estimate a used RDX's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$18,550
about typical mileage
At 96,000 miles (about typical for a 8-year-old car, ~96,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Acura RDX?
If you're shopping for an Acura RDX, it's an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2018 (around $16,478) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the SH-AWD w/Advance 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 $13,291.
- The SH-AWD w/Advance trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2019 and 2018 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Acura RDX Resale Value
The steepest single-year drop happens between the 2019 and 2018 model years, when depreciation jumps 9.5% points. That makes the 2018 RDX a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Trim matters: the SH-AWD w/Advance holds its value best (about 39.2% average depreciation), while the Base gives up the most (around 59.6%). Choosing the right trim can be worth thousands at resale.
Which Acura RDX Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
SH-AWD w/Advance
60.8% kept· 53 listings
SH-AWD w/A-SPEC
59.4% kept· 66 listings
SH-AWD w/Tech
57.8% kept· 96 listings
SH-AWD
55.7% kept· 65 listings
w/A-SPEC
53.5% kept· 26 listings
Base
40.4% kept· 306 listings
How Long Does the Acura RDX Last?
Mileage profile across 613 listings.
Over 100k mi
43.7%
Over 150k mi
4.4%
Highest mileage
240,701 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$13,291
Roughly 43.7% of listed Acura RDXs have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 4.4% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2018 Acura RDX sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $16,478 — about $19,322 off its original MSRP.
View 2018 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Acura RDX?
The 2018 RDX 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 $16,478 for a typical example, and the SH-AWD w/Advance 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 RDX trim holds its value best?
The SH-AWD w/Advance retains the most value, depreciating about 39.2% 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/Advance 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 613 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.