2026 Acura MDX: real cost in Ontario
See the MDX on Acura's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05
Cheapest trim, Tech · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$68,480the advertised price
Drive away$81,617with fees and HST
Loan payment$1,269/mo72-month loan at 5.99%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,848/moeverything, after resale
$81,617 to drive away + $84,966 to run it for 6 years − $33,555 back at resale = $133,027, or $1,848 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$81,617
Running it, 6 yrs+$84,966
Back at resale−$33,555
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$68,480Feesfreight $2,595 · levies $100 · levies and fees $1,052
+$3,747HST, 13%Ontario
+$9,390Fuel18,000 km a year at 11.2 L/100 km
+$22,378Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$17,487Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$16,269Loan interest5.99% over 72 months (Acura's offer)
+$14,780Maintenanceestimate
+$13,961Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years49% of MSRP, you get this back
−$33,555True cost $133,027 ÷ 72 months$1,848 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV5.04 m long
Seats6
Cargo1,107.2 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance19 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine290–355 hp premium gas, AWD
0–100 km/h5.6–6.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use11.2–12.4 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 3,000 lb
Tires20" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsWell above averagecollision 103 · theft 267 · injury 114 (100 = avg)
Warranty4 yrs / 80,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km
Brand offersFinance from 1.99% for 24 mo · lease from 2.99% for 48 moAcura's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years49% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 6 seats.| Tech | $68,480 | $81,617 | $133,027 | ✓ $1,848/mo | 11.2 L/100 km |
| A-SPEC | $71,480 | $85,007 | $136,575 | $1,897/mo | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Platinum Elite A-SPEC | $77,480 | $91,787 | $143,606 | $1,995/mo | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Type S Ultra | $90,480 | $106,364 | $161,115 | $2,238/mo | 12.4 L/100 km |
Tech
✓ $1,848/mo
True cost
A-SPEC
$1,897/mo
True cost
Platinum Elite A-SPEC
$1,995/mo
True cost
Type S Ultra
$2,238/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Tech$68,480
A-SPEC$71,480
Platinum Elite A-SPEC$77,480
Type S Ultra$90,480
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Tech (178 items)
- Drivetrain: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD )
- Engine type: 3.5-litre, Direct Injection SOHC, i-VTEC V6
- Turbo type
- Displacement (cc): 3471
- Horsepower (@ rpm): 290 @ 6200 rpm
- Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 267 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
- Valve train: 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC Variable Cylinder Management (VCM )
- Compression ratio: 11.5:1
- Fuel injection: Direct injection
- Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
- Active exhaust valve
- Idle stop
- Towing capacity (kg): Available 1360.8 or 2268
- Remote engine starter with vehicle feedback
- 10-speed automatic transmission (AT): Shift-by-Wire (SBW)
- Sequential SportShift paddle shifters
- Final drive ratio: 4.17:1
- City/Hwy/Combined (L/100 km): 12.6/9.4/11.2
- Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded (91 Octane)
- Capless fueling system
- Fuel tank capacity (L): 70
- Brembo front 4-piston braking system
- Electro-servo brake system
- Power-assisted, ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
- iBooster Brake System
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with automatic brake hold
- Stabilizer bars – front/rear (mm): 31.8 x 5.0 / 21.7 x 4.0
- Steering wheel turns – lock-to-lock: 2.73
- Turning diametre – curb-to-curb (m): 12.32
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and location and pressure indicators
- Tire: P255/50 R20 105H
- Temporary spare tire: T155/85D18 104M
- Tire Repair Kit (TRK)
- 20" aluminum-alloy wheels: Shark grey, machine-finished
- 21" aluminum-alloy wheels
- CHASSIS – MISCELLANEOUS
- Belt-driven variable ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS)
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS): Snow / Comfort / Normal / Sport / Individual
- Double wishbone front suspension
- Adaptive air suspension with auto-leveling
- Multi-link independent rear suspension
- Amplitude Reactive Damper
- Agile Handling Assist
- AcuraWatch
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Auto high beam headlights
- Blind Spot Information (BSI) system
- Lane Change Collision Mitigation
- Active Lane Change Assist
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS )
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Cornering Speed Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Front Cross Traffic Monitor system
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with steering wheel haptic feedback: With steering assist
- Front and rear low-speed Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
- Advanced front airbags (SRS)
- Front side airbags
- Front knee airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Rear seat reminder
- Seat belt reminder for all seating positions
- 3-point seat belts at all seating positions
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd row all, 3rd row all), Tether Anchors (2nd row all, 3rd row all)
- Childproof rear door locks
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) with Traction Control
- Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
- Security system
- Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Surround view camera system
- Camera washer: Rear
- Parking sensors: Front (4), Rear (4)
- Head-up display
- Front wiper de-icer
- Rear window defroster
- Wipers: Rain-sensing front, intermittent rear
- Driver attention monitor
- Hill Start Assist
- Trailer Stability Assist
- Jewel Eye LED headlights with auto-on/off
- Chicane LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED fog lights
- LED front turn signal indicators
- Chicane LED taillights
- LED brake lights
- LED outer door handle lights
- Heated power-adjusting side mirrors: Integrated turn signal indicators, reverse auto tilt-down, power-folding
- Side mirror colour: Body-coloured
- EXTERIOR – MISCELLANEOUS
- Door handles: Body-coloured
- A-SPEC exterior Sport Appearance Package
- Type S exterior Sport Appearance Package
- Exhaust finisher: Dual-rectangle
- Side roof rails
- Splash guards: Front and rear
- Keyless access system: With walk-away door lock
- Power tailgate: Programmable height, hands-free access and walk-away auto close
- Adjustable cargo floor height (2 levels)
- Cargo area light
- Seat material: Perforated Milano premium leather
- Driver Seat: 12-way power adjustment including 4-way power lumbar support
- Passenger Seat: 12-way power adjustment including 4-way power lumbar support
- 4-way adjustable front seat headrests
- Memory system for driver’s seat and side mirrors: Three position
- Memory system for passenger seat: Three position
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Massage front seats
- Heated second-row seats (outboard positions only)
- 40/20/40 split-folding 2nd-row seat
- On-Demand removable 2nd-row middle seat
- 50/50 split-folding 3rd-row seat
- 3rd-row access One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In
- Steering wheel-mounted controls: Heated, leather-wrapped
- Tilt and telescopic steering column: Power
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Acoustic laminate glass: Windshield, front, 2nd row
- One-touch power panoramic moonroof: With tilt feature and power sunshade
- Power windows with auto-up/down: Front, 2nd row
- Rear privacy-tinted glass
- Climate control: Tri-zone automatic
- Iconic Drive ambient lighting
- LED task lights
- INTERIOR – MISCELLANEOUS
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Driver’s and front passenger’s illuminated vanity mirrors
- Integrated 2nd-row sunshades
- A-SPEC interior Sport Appearance Package
- Type S interior Appearance Package
- Type S step garnish
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Active Sound Control (ASC)
- Door pocket storage
- Seatback pockets: Driver, passenger
- Reversible cargo lid
- Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Speakers: 19 including subwoofer
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
- AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY – MISCELLANEOUS
- 12.3" touch-screen display
- Google Built-In
- Wired/wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- HD Radio ready
- Bluetooth Streaming Audio
- Amazon Alexa Built-in
- CabinTalk in-car PA
- HomeLink
- Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- AcuraLink Connected Services
- 12.3" Precision Cockpit
- Wireless phone charger (Qi-compatible)
- USB device connectors : 1 USB-A 2.5A (Front) 1 USB-C 3.0A (Front) 2 USB-C 3.0A (Console Compartment) 2 USB-C 3.0A (2nd row)
- 12-volt power outlet: Passenger lower pocket, 2nd row console, cargo area
- Curb weight (kg): 2063
- Gross vehicle weight rating (kg): 2640
- Height (mm): 1724.07
- Length (mm): 5039.7
- Wheelbase (mm): 2890
- Width (mm): 1999.93
- Tread – front/rear (mm): 1719 / 1720
- Ground clearance (mm): 185
- Passenger volume (L): 3939
- Seating capacity: 7
- Headroom – 1st/2nd/3rd row (mm): 977 / 968 / 919
- Hip room – 1st/2nd/3rd row (mm): 1507 / 1469 / 1031
- Legroom – 1st/2nd/3rd row (mm): 1057 / 977 / 738
- Maximum cargo volume, behind 3rd row – standard /maximum (L): 461.6 / 512.5
- Maximum cargo volume, 3rd-row seats folded down – standard /maximum (L): 1107.2 / 1367.7
- Maximum cargo volume, 2nd- and 3rd-row seats folded down – standard /maximum (L): 2021.8 / 2690.1
- Shoulder room – 1st/2nd/3rd row (mm): 1573 / 1531 / 1401
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 MDX models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seats and restraints2024 · 12,371 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2026251 at Transport Canada ↗Brakes2024, 2025 · 15,574 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the brake pedal assembly may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2025318 at Transport Canada ↗Fuel system2024, 2025 · 16,977 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the fuel injection electronic control unit could cause the engine to stall while driving.Recall 2025029 at Transport Canada ↗Visual system2025 · 829 vehicles
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the center information display to go blank.Recall 2025028 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 MDX in Ontario?
- $81,617 to drive away for the Tech, from a $68,480 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,269 loan payment, about $2,018 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,848 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 3,000 lb for every trim.
Colours
Solar Silver MetallicPlatinum White Pearl+$900Majestic Black Pearl+$900Liquid Carbon Metallic+$900Double Apex Blue Pearl+$900Performance Red Pearl+$900Urban Grey Pearl+$900
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Prices from Acura's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.