Used 2023 Acura MDX for Sale nearBrampton, ON

How much does the 2023 Acura MDX cost?

Prices have softened 10.90% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 182 listings available, which suggests you have some room to compare prices and equipment.

Is the 2023 Acura MDX a good car?

Yes — it earns a 5/5 user rating and a 6.17/10 expert rating.

The model scores 7/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, Cost effectiveness, and Safety.

The 2023 Acura MDX is a midsize three-row crossover SUV with a stylish design and a satisfying driving character, and it adds Super Handling All-Wheel Drive plus strong safety ratings for a more polished feel than many family-focused SUVs. At the same time, it is still a mid-pack contender rather than a class leader, with poor fuel economy and a cramped third row limiting its appeal if you need maximum efficiency or seven-passenger usefulness.

Its 34.6% good-or-great deal share suggests there are worthwhile listings to consider if you shop carefully.

Is the 2023 Acura MDX reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The 2023 Acura MDX is presented as a polished, confidence-inspiring luxury SUV with modern technologies and a satisfying driving character. Its standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and strong safety reputation support the impression of a well-engineered vehicle, while the expert evaluation also points to a generally solid, premium-feeling package.

The performance side is less reassuring for long-term ownership if you value efficiency, since the MDX is described as having poor fuel economy and, in Type S form, an insatiable appetite for fuel. For used buyers, that means the main ownership risk is not durability so much as higher running costs and a few usability compromises.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Acura MDX?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base MDX gets the core design and safety hardware, while higher packages add more equipment; the A-Spec is the de facto starting point in Canada, and the Type S Ultra brings the most upscale presentation.
• Powertrain: The standard MDX uses a 3.5-litre V6, while the Type S upgrades to a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 with 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, plus standard SH-AWD and a 10-speed automatic.
• Safety package: Acura’s driver-assistance suite includes collision mitigation braking with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed following, and Traffic Jam Assist; every Canadian MDX also gets rain-sensing wipers, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: You get a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.3-inch infotainment display, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Amazon Alexa Built-In, and AcuraLink connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: The Type S returned 13.9 L/100 km in mixed driving and 13.8 L/100 km in city driving during testing, and the official combined rating is 12.4 L/100 km.

Which 2023 Acura MDX trim should I buy?

The 2023 Acura MDX is offered in 6 trim levels: base, Tech, A-Spec, Platinum Elite, Type S, and Type S Ultra.

Here's the short version:

• base: This is the entry point, but it is best viewed as the starting canvas rather than the most compelling buy because the higher packages add meaningful equipment.
• Tech: This trim adds more convenience and technology, making it a sensible step up if you want a better-equipped MDX without stretching too far.
• A-Spec: This is the best-value choice for most shoppers because it gives you the sportier look and a stronger overall balance without the Type S’s compromises.
• Platinum Elite: Choose this if you want a more luxurious, fully loaded MDX with the added convenience and display features that come with the upper packages.
• Type S: This is the performance-focused choice, but the expert evaluation says its upgrades do not come together as cohesively as they should.
• Type S Ultra: This is the most lavish version, adding the richest cabin presentation and the highest equipment level, but it is also the most expensive.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, while certain trim packages add front and rear parking sensors, low-speed automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Acura MDX?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you should shop carefully and compare listings.

• Deal availability: 34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 182 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.90% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $47,709 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Acura MDX's resale value?

The current average of $47,721 CAD sits slightly below last year's $53,557 CAD.

That softer pricing trend suggests buyers have more leverage today than they did a year ago. For a future seller, that means resale value may be under some pressure unless the market tightens or your vehicle stands out with the right trim and condition.

The MDX still has appeal thanks to its premium image, strong safety reputation, and broad market recognition. Those traits can help support demand over time, even if fuel economy and packaging compromises keep it from being a segment leader.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Acura MDX safe?

The 2023 Acura MDX earns Top Safety Pick+ recognition from the IIHS and five-star ratings from NHTSA, though it also earned four-star protection ratings for the driver and front passenger in the frontal-impact test.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Acura’s driver-assistance suite includes collision mitigation braking with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed following capability, and Traffic Jam Assist. Every Canadian MDX also includes rain-sensing wipers, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Certain trim packages add front and rear parking sensors, low-speed automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system. One caveat is that the system can issue false lane-departure alerts and, in testing, briefly braked after mistaking an overhead sign for an obstacle.

Should I buy a 2023 Acura MDX or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.90% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It combines stylish design, SH-AWD, and strong safety ratings in a polished three-row package.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $42,626 CAD, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $47,721 CAD average.
• It brings a fresher redesign with more personality and a more modern feel.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $51,871 CAD, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $47,721 CAD average.
• It adds a new Type S Ultra trim and a broader well-rounded luxury-SUV appeal.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, safety, and premium character, the 2023 is the smart default. If you are especially price-sensitive, the 2022 is the value play; if you want the newer trim structure and can spend more, the 2024 is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.