Estimated value by year
New
$49,950
MSRP
1 yr
$39,460
-21%
2 yrs
$35,964
-28%
3 yrs
$32,967
-34%
5 yrs
$27,972
-44%
10 yrs
$17,982
-64%
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Full Depreciation Table — Acura MDX
Based on base MSRP of $49,950. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $43,456 | $49,950 | $55,944 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -21% | $34,331 | $39,460 | $44,196 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -28% | $31,289 | $35,964 | $40,280 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -34% | $28,681 | $32,967 | $36,923 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -40% | $26,074 | $29,970 | $33,566 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -44% | $24,336 | $27,972 | $31,329 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -48% | $22,597 | $25,974 | $29,091 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -52% | $20,859 | $23,976 | $26,853 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -56% | $19,121 | $21,978 | $24,615 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -60% | $17,383 | $19,980 | $22,378 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -64% | $15,644 | $17,982 | $20,140 |
Cost per year
$4,196
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$32,967 saves $16,983
Value at 10 yrs
$17,982
64% of value gone
Key Specs — Acura MDX
Category
Luxury SUV
Base MSRP
$49,950
5-Year Depreciation
42%
vs Category Avg
4% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Acura MDX?
The sweet spot for buying a used MDX is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $16,983 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. The steepest depreciation happens in the first 1-2 years, so letting someone else absorb that loss is a smart financial move.
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