Used Acura RDX for Sale nearOttawa, ON

How much does the Acura RDX cost in today's market?

Used Acura RDX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Acura RDX's current nationwide average price is $30,704 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,495 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Acura RDX a good car?

Yes — the Acura RDX is a strong used pick if you want a compact luxury SUV with comfort, performance, and value working together. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the RDX for its spacious and luxurious interior, robust power, smooth handling, and overall comfort. The model also earns recurring praise for its safety features and enjoyable driving character, which helps explain its broad appeal across multiple generations.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on the infotainment system, which is often described as unintuitive, along with fuel economy and some tech features that feel less modern than rivals. Even so, the RDX’s strong value, premium feel, and engaging road manners make it an appealing choice for many used buyers.

30.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Acura RDX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acura RDX as comfortable, dependable, and enjoyable to live with. Across the model years in the data, the strongest themes are smooth driving manners, solid performance, and a premium-feeling cabin that holds up well in daily use.

• Owners rate the Acura RDX between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and pay close attention to condition, service history, and the infotainment experience.

What should I look for when buying a used Acura RDX?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: AcuraWatch, with forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: a 10.2-inch display with the TTI touchpad interface, plus wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Alexa Built-in, SiriusXM satellite radio, AcuraLink connected services, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: The RDX’s official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy rating is 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving for the base trim and 10.3 L/100 km combined for the A-Spec trims.

Which Acura RDX trim should I buy?

The 2025 Acura RDX offers these trims:

• Base: Standard turbocharged four-cylinder power, all-wheel drive, a panoramic glass sunroof, ambient lighting, quality interior materials, and AcuraWatch; a strong value choice if you want the core RDX experience.
• A-Spec: Adds a sportier look with gloss black exterior accents, a finned rear diffuser panel, black upholstery, and the same standard turbocharged engine and AWD.
• Platinum Elite A-Spec: Adds full leather upholstery, adaptive damping suspension, low-speed front and rear braking, and a surround-view camera system; the best-value trim if you want the most complete feature set.

What Acura RDX do most buyers choose?

The Acura RDX years with the most listings are 2020, 2023, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right colour, trim, and price. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible used pricing.

What is the Acura RDX's resale value?

Most Acura RDX model years are down year over year, and several recent years show double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favour if you are shopping used, because it suggests more room for value compared with a year ago. The smaller changes at the lower end of the table show that some older model years have softened less than others.

The 2015, 2021, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Acura RDX safe?

• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10

AcuraWatch is the standard safety package on the 2025 RDX, and it includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Acura RDX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.6%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,725 CAD. The Acura RDX offers a roomy, premium-feeling cabin with a comfortable ride and a sporty character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Under the RDX’s hood, a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine supplies a robust 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, and the RDX’s official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy rating is 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving for the base trim and 10.3 L/100 km combined for the A-Spec trims.
• Tech: The infotainment system offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Alexa Built-in, SiriusXM satellite radio, AcuraLink connected services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, and all versions except the base model have a navigation system and an Acura/ELS Studio premium sound system.
• Safety: AcuraWatch is standard and includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: Prices range from $57,526 CAD to $66,356 CAD, including the $2,595 destination charge and other fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2020 Acura RDX compare to the 2020 Honda CR-V?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2020 Acura RDX:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Unintuitive technology.

2020 Honda CR-V:

• Pros: Great handling, Fuel-efficient.
• Cons: Outdated technology, Interior materials feel cheap.

Our experts score the 2020 Acura RDX 8.5/10 and the 2020 Honda CR-V 7.5/10. The Acura RDX brings the stronger engine and a more premium value proposition, while the Honda CR-V leans into fuel efficiency and lower pricing. If you want more power and a richer-feeling cabin, the RDX is the stronger pick; if efficiency and a lower entry price matter more, the CR-V has the edge.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.