Estimated value by year
New
$43,700
MSRP
1 yr
$34,960
-20%
2 yrs
$31,901
-27%
3 yrs
$29,279
-33%
5 yrs
$24,909
-43%
10 yrs
$16,169
-63%
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Full Depreciation Table — Acura RDX
Based on base MSRP of $43,700. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $38,019 | $43,700 | $48,944 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -20% | $30,415 | $34,960 | $39,155 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -27% | $27,754 | $31,901 | $35,729 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -33% | $25,473 | $29,279 | $32,792 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -38% | $23,572 | $27,094 | $30,345 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -43% | $21,671 | $24,909 | $27,898 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -47% | $20,150 | $23,161 | $25,940 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -51% | $18,629 | $21,413 | $23,983 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -55% | $17,109 | $19,665 | $22,025 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -59% | $15,588 | $17,917 | $20,067 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -63% | $14,067 | $16,169 | $18,109 |
Cost per year
$3,496
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$29,279 saves $14,421
Value at 10 yrs
$16,169
63% of value gone
Key Specs — Acura RDX
Category
Luxury SUV
Base MSRP
$43,700
5-Year Depreciation
40%
vs Category Avg
6% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Acura RDX?
The sweet spot for buying a used RDX is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $14,421 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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