Acura RDX Depreciation

An Acura RDX will depreciate 44% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $28,378.

The Acura RDX fares better than its bigger brother the MDX, but is still in the middle of the pack among luxury models. If purchased new, you're better off with a Lexus or Mercedes, but if you can find a good one about 4 years old at a reasonable price, it may be worth a look. Keep in mind, that Acuras are great on maintenance costs, so that will save you some money over time.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $51,122 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Acura RDX.

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Acura RDX Depreciation Calculator

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Acura RDX Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $8,215 83.93% $42,907 12,000 2025
2 $13,031 74.51% $38,091 24,000 2026
3 $17,954 64.88% $33,168 36,000 2027
4 $20,444 60.01% $30,678 48,000 2028
5 $22,744 55.51% $28,378 60,000 2029
6 $24,907 51.28% $26,215 72,000 2030
7 $27,417 46.37% $23,705 84,000 2031
8 $28,817 43.63% $22,305 96,000 2032
9 $30,315 40.70% $20,807 108,000 2033
10 $30,673 40.00% $20,449 120,000 2034

Acura RDX Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $8,215 83.93% $42,907
2 $13,031 74.51% $38,091
3 $17,954 64.88% $33,168
4 $20,444 60.01% $30,678
5 $22,744 55.51% $28,378
6 $24,907 51.28% $26,215
7 $27,417 46.37% $23,705
8 $28,817 43.63% $22,305
9 $30,315 40.70% $20,807
10 $30,673 40.00% $20,449

Buying an Acura RDX New vs Used

If you purchase a used Acura RDX that is 2 years old, then you could save $13,031 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $9,713. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used RDX models become available.

What About Acura RDX Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure an Acura RDX is about $2,166 per year. This adds up to around $10,830 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own an Acura RDX. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

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The Best Model Years to Buy an Acura RDX

The 2021 Acura RDX is our top pick for the best model year value for the RDX. With the 2021, you would only pay, on average, 65% of the price as new, with 75% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2022 and 2023 model years are also attractive years for the RDX, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the RDX's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Acura RDX models.

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Acura RDX Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2024 $51,122 $51,122 $399 $0 0% 100% Good
2023 $50,549 $42,425 $471 $8,697 17.01% 83.93% Better
2022 $49,635 $36,983 $583 $5,442 12.83% 74.51% Better
2021 $49,580 $32,168 $765 $4,815 13.02% 64.88% Best
2020 $44,654 $29,119 $915 $3,049 9.48% 65.21% Good
2019 $44,279 $26,906 $1,151 $2,213 7.6% 60.76%
2018 $41,233 $21,145 $1,333 $5,761 21.41% 51.28%
2017 $40,878 $18,957 $1,404 $2,188 10.35% 46.37%
2016 $40,596 $17,713 $1,451 $1,244 6.56% 43.63%
2015 $37,555 $15,284 $1,515 $2,429 13.71% 40.7%
2014 $37,016 $14,807 $1,608 $477 3.12% 40%
2013 $36,829 $12,499 $1,752 $2,308 15.59% 33.94%
2012 $35,493 $9,645 $1,894 $2,854 22.83% 27.17%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2024 $51,122 100% Good
2023 $42,425 83.93% Better
2022 $36,983 74.51% Better
2021 $32,168 64.88% Best
2020 $29,119 65.21% Good
2019 $26,906 60.76%
2018 $21,145 51.28%
2017 $18,957 46.37%
2016 $17,713 43.63%
2015 $15,284 40.7%
2014 $14,807 40%
2013 $12,499 33.94%
2012 $9,645 27.17%

Acura RDX Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Acura RDX ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the RDX stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Acura RDX Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Acura RDX costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:

Acura RDXs For Sale

2008 Acura RDX Base

Mileage: 140,711
Mileage: 140,711     Price: $8,999
Location: Columbus, OH ~ 3 miles away
Dealer: El Camino Auto Sales
Days on Market: 233
Colors (ext/int): BLACK / BLACK

$8,999


2014 Acura RDX Base

Mileage: 131,590
Mileage: 131,590     Price: $10,850
Location: Columbus, OH ~ 5 miles away
Dealer: Via Roma Auto Sales
Days on Market: 71
Colors (ext/int): White / Tan

$10,850


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