Acura RDX Depreciation
An Acura RDX will depreciate 33% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $33,265.
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 $49,635 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
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Mileage | Resale Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,366 | 89.19% | $44,269 | 12,000 | 2022 |
| 2 | $6,453 | 87.00% | $43,182 | 24,000 | 2023 |
| 3 | $7,445 | 85.00% | $42,190 | 36,000 | 2024 |
| 4 | $13,446 | 72.91% | $36,189 | 48,000 | 2025 |
| 5 | $16,370 | 67.02% | $33,265 | 60,000 | 2026 |
| 6 | $19,998 | 59.71% | $29,637 | 72,000 | 2027 |
| 7 | $23,497 | 52.66% | $26,138 | 84,000 | 2028 |
| 8 | $25,512 | 48.60% | $24,123 | 96,000 | 2029 |
| 9 | $27,885 | 43.82% | $21,750 | 108,000 | 2030 |
| 10 | $31,359 | 36.82% | $18,276 | 120,000 | 2031 |
Acura RDX Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,366 | 89.19% | $44,269 |
| 2 | $6,453 | 87.00% | $43,182 |
| 3 | $7,445 | 85.00% | $42,190 |
| 4 | $13,446 | 72.91% | $36,189 |
| 5 | $16,370 | 67.02% | $33,265 |
| 6 | $19,998 | 59.71% | $29,637 |
| 7 | $23,497 | 52.66% | $26,138 |
| 8 | $25,512 | 48.60% | $24,123 |
| 9 | $27,885 | 43.82% | $21,750 |
| 10 | $31,359 | 36.82% | $18,276 |
Buying an Acura RDX New vs Used
If you purchase a used Acura RDX that is 2 years old, then you could save $6,453 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 $9,917. 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 $1,639 per year. This adds up to around $8,195 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
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, 89% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2022 and 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,635 | $49,635 | $348 | $0 | 0% | 100% | Better |
| 2021 | $49,580 | $44,626 | $404 | $5,009 | 10.09% | 89.19% | Best |
| 2020 | $41,377 | $35,998 | $493 | $8,628 | 19.33% | 87% | |
| 2019 | $40,127 | $34,108 | $635 | $1,890 | 5.25% | 85% | |
| 2018 | $39,085 | $29,250 | $753 | $4,858 | 14.24% | 72.91% | Better |
| 2017 | $38,642 | $26,837 | $938 | $2,413 | 8.25% | 67.02% | Good |
| 2016 | $38,279 | $24,170 | $1,315 | $2,667 | 9.94% | 59.71% | Good |
| 2015 | $36,484 | $20,677 | $1,464 | $3,493 | 14.45% | 52.66% | |
| 2014 | $35,930 | $19,065 | $1,603 | $1,612 | 7.8% | 48.6% | |
| 2013 | $35,738 | $17,471 | $1,810 | $1,594 | 8.36% | 43.82% | |
| 2012 | $34,216 | $14,435 | $1,837 | $3,036 | 17.38% | 36.82% | |
| 2011 | $34,215 | $12,735 | $2,058 | $1,700 | 11.78% | 31.21% | |
| 2010 | $33,856 | $12,114 | $2,379 | $621 | 4.88% | 28.75% |
| Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,635 | 100% | Better |
| 2021 | $44,626 | 89.19% | Best |
| 2020 | $35,998 | 87% | |
| 2019 | $34,108 | 85% | |
| 2018 | $29,250 | 72.91% | Better |
| 2017 | $26,837 | 67.02% | Good |
| 2016 | $24,170 | 59.71% | Good |
| 2015 | $20,677 | 52.66% | |
| 2014 | $19,065 | 48.6% | |
| 2013 | $17,471 | 43.82% | |
| 2012 | $14,435 | 36.82% | |
| 2011 | $12,735 | 31.21% | |
| 2010 | $12,114 | 28.75% |
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: