2026 Acura RDX: real cost in Ontario

Cheapest trim, RDX · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$54,700the advertised price
Drive away$66,045with fees and HST
Loan payment$1,026/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,585/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and HST $66,045Insurance $14,715Fuel $19,780Interest and lost return $26,316Maintenance and plates $14,052

$66,045 to drive away + $74,864 to run it for 6 years − $26,803 back at resale = $114,106, or $1,585 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$66,045
Running it, 6 yrs+$74,864
Back at resale−$26,803
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$54,700
Feesfreight $2,595 · levies $100 · levies and fees $1,052
+$3,747
HST, 13%Ontario
+$7,598
Fuel18,000 km a year at 9.9 L/100 km
+$19,780
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$14,715
Maintenanceestimate
+$13,961
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$13,478
Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$12,839
Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91
Resale after 6 years49% of MSRP, you get this back
−$26,803
True cost $114,106 ÷ 72 months$1,585 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySUV4.77 m long
Seats5
Cargo835 Lbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine272 hp premium gas, AWD
0–100 km/h6.0–6.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use9.9–10.3 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires19" or 20"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 claimsAbout averagecollision 97 · theft 160 · injury 81 (100 = avg)
Warranty4 yrs / 80,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km
Brand offersFinance from 6.99% for 60 mo · lease from 6.99% 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, 272 hp, 5 seats.
RDX$54,700$66,045$114,106✓ $1,585/mo9.9 L/100 km
A-SPEC$58,530$70,373$119,497$1,660/mo10.3 L/100 km
Platinum Elite A-SPEC$63,530$76,023$125,504$1,743/mo10.3 L/100 km
RDX
✓ $1,585/mo
True cost
Sticker $54,700Drive-away $66,0456 yrs $114,106Fuel use 9.9 L/100 km
A-SPEC
$1,660/mo
True cost
Sticker $58,530Drive-away $70,3736 yrs $119,497Fuel use 10.3 L/100 km
Platinum Elite A-SPEC
$1,743/mo
True cost
Sticker $63,530Drive-away $76,0236 yrs $125,504Fuel use 10.3 L/100 km

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.
Feature
RDX$54,700
A-SPEC$58,530
Platinum Elite A-SPEC$63,530
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
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
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 drivingMassaging seatsLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the RDX (149 items)
  • Drivetrain: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD )
  • Engine type: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder
  • Turbo type: Mono-scroll
  • Displacement (cc): 1996
  • Horsepower (@ rpm): Up to 272 hp @ 6500 rpm
  • Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): Up to 280 lb.-ft. @ 1600-4500 rpm
  • Valve train: 16-valve, DOHC, VTEC
  • Compression ratio: 9.8:1
  • Fuel injection: Direct injection
  • Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
  • Idle stop
  • Towing capacity (kg): 680
  • 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): 11.0 / 8.6 / 9.9
  • Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded (91 Octane)
  • Capless fueling system
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 64.7
  • Power-assisted, ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
  • Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with automatic brake hold
  • Stabilizer bars – front/rear (mm): 30 x 5 (tubular) / 23 (solid)
  • Steering wheel turns – lock-to-lock: 2.23
  • Turning diametre – curb-to-curb (m): 12.07
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Tire: P235/55 R19 101H
  • Tire Repair Kit (TRK)
  • 19" aluminum-alloy wheels: Berlina Black
  • 20" aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Dual-pinion Electric Power Steering (EPS)
  • Integrated Dynamics System (IDS): Snow / Comfort / Normal / Sport
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Multi-link independent rear suspension
  • Adaptive Damper System
  • Amplitude Reactive Damper
  • Agile Handling Assist
  • AcuraWatch
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), : With Low-Speed Follow
  • Auto high beam headlights
  • Blind Spot Information (BSI) system,
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System, (CMBS )
  • Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM),
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW),
  • Front and rear low-speed Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB),
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW),
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS),
  • 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
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd row outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd 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
  • Head-up display
  • Front wiper de-icer
  • Rear window defroster
  • Wipers: Variable intermittent
  • Hill Start Assist,
  • Jewel Eye LED headlights
  • Chicane LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  • LED fog lights
  • LED taillights
  • LED brake lights
  • LED puddle lights
  • LED cargo lights
  • Heated power-adjusting side mirrors: Integrated turn signal indicators, reverse auto tilt-down
  • Side mirror colour: Body-coloured
  • Door handles: Body-coloured
  • A-SPEC exterior Sport Appearance Package
  • Exhaust finisher: Dual-rectangle
  • Splash guards
  • Keyless access system: Front doors and trunk
  • Power tailgate: Programmable height
  • Seat material: Leatherette
  • 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: Two position
  • Heated front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seat
  • Steering wheel-mounted controls: Heated, leather-wrapped
  • Tilt and telescopic steering column
  • Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
  • Acoustic laminate glass: Windshield
  • 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: Dual-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and air-filtration system
  • Ambient lighting: White
  • Iconic Drive ambient lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Driver’s and front passenger’s illuminated vanity mirrors
  • A-SPEC interior Sport Appearance Package
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
  • Active Sound Control (ASC)
  • Door pocket storage
  • Seatback pockets: Driver, passenger
  • Hidden cargo storage
  • Acura Premium Audio System
  • ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio System
  • Speakers: 9
  • Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
  • AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY MISCELLANEOUS
  • 10.2" HD centre display
  • True Touchpad Interface
  • Apple CarPlay, / Android Auto, : Wired/wireless
  • HD Radio
  • SiriusXM
  • Bluetooth Streaming Audio
  • Amazon Alexa Built-in
  • Acura Navigation System with 3D view
  • HomeLink
  • Wi-Fi hotspot capability
  • AcuraLink Connected Services
  • 7" meter display
  • USB device connectors : 1 USB-A 2.5A (Front console) 1 USB-C 3.0A (Front)
  • Wireless phone charger (Qi-compatible)
  • 12-volt power outlet: Front console
  • Curb weight (kg): 1800
  • Gross vehicle weight rating (kg): 2280
  • Height (mm): 1667.8
  • Length (mm): 4766
  • Track – front/rear (mm): 1631 / 1643
  • Wheelbase (mm): 2750
  • Width (mm): 1900
  • INTERIOR: 1668 / 2260
  • Cargo volume – standard /maximum (L): 835 / 881
  • Headroom – front/rear (mm): 1007 / 974
  • Hip room – front/rear (mm): 1397 / 1267
  • Passenger volume (L): 2945
  • Shoulder room – front/rear (mm): 1517 / 1437
  • Legroom – front/rear (mm): 1057 / 975

Recalls in Canada

1 Transport Canada recall for 2024 to 2026 RDX models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Quick answers
How much is a 2026 RDX in Ontario?
$66,045 to drive away for the RDX, from a $54,700 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $1,026 loan payment, about $1,700 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,585 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
1,500 lb for every trim.

Colours

Solar Silver MetallicPlatinum White Pearl+$900Majestic Black Pearl+$900Liquid Carbon Metallic+$900Urban Grey Pearl+$900Apex Blue Pearl+$900Performance Red 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.