2026 Acura MDX: real cost in California
See the MDX on Acura's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, MDX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$51,800the advertised price
Drive away$58,239with fees and tax
Loan payment$908/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,663/moeverything, after resale
$58,239 to drive away + $82,715 to run it for 6 years − $21,230 back at resale = $119,723, or $1,663 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$58,239
Running it, 6 yrs+$82,715
Back at resale−$21,230
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$51,800Feesfreight $1,550 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,635Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,804Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$24,282Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,669Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$12,118Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$12,113Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,322Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$21,230True cost $119,723 ÷ 72 months$1,663 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV198.4 in long
Seats7
Cargo39.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.3 in
Engine and fuel
Engine290–355 hp premium gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph5.5–6.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy19–22 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 5,000 lb
Tires20" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 7 seats.| MDX | $51,800 | $58,239 | $119,723 | ✓ $1,663/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No |
| MDX SH-AWD | $54,000 | $60,637 | $123,598 | $1,717/mo | 5,000 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Technology | $57,200 | $64,124 | $126,397 | $1,756/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No |
| Technology SH-AWD | $59,400 | $66,522 | $130,124 | $1,807/mo | 5,000 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| A-Spec SH-AWD | $62,400 | $69,792 | $133,628 | $1,856/mo | 5,000 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Advance SH-AWD | $66,900 | $74,696 | $139,324 | $1,935/mo | 5,000 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| A-Spec Advance SH-AWD | $68,900 | $76,876 | $141,218 | $1,961/mo | 5,000 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Type S Advance | $75,850 | $84,451 | $152,456 | $2,117/mo | 5,000 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes |
MDX
✓ $1,663/mo
True cost
MDX SH-AWD
$1,717/mo
True cost
Technology
$1,756/mo
True cost
Technology SH-AWD
$1,807/mo
True cost
A-Spec SH-AWD
$1,856/mo
True cost
Advance SH-AWD
$1,935/mo
True cost
A-Spec Advance SH-AWD
$1,961/mo
True cost
Type S Advance
$2,117/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
MDX$51,800
MDX SH-AWD$54,000
Technology$57,200
Technology SH-AWD$59,400
A-Spec SH-AWD$62,400
Advance SH-AWD$66,900
A-Spec Advance SH-AWD$68,900
Type S Advance$75,850
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
✓ from Advance SH-AWD
Parking sensors
✓ from Technology
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from A-Spec SH-AWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Advance SH-AWD
Heated rear seats
✓ from Advance SH-AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ from Advance SH-AWD
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from Technology
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
✓ from Technology
Head-up display
✓ from Advance SH-AWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ from Technology SH-AWD
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 MDX (75 items)
- Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Amplitude Reactive Dampers
- Integrated Dynamics System
- Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function (panoramic sunroof)
- Power Lift Tailgate (power liftgate)
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock (Front Door and Tailgate) (keyless entry)
- Jewel Eye LED Headlights (LED headlights)
- Chicane LED Daytime Running Lights
- Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration
- Auto High-Beam
- Chicane LED Taillights
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Reverse gear tilt-down Side Mirrors
- Acoustic Laminate Windshield and Front Side Glass
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
- Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support
- Three-position Driver Seat Memory (memory seat)
- Heated Front Seats
- 2nd-Row 4-Way Manual Seats
- Multi-functional 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat
- 3rd-Row Access One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In
- 3rd-Row Seats with 50/50 Split
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration (multi-zone climate control)
- Keyless Access (System) with Acura Personalized Settings (keyless entry)
- Pushbutton Ignition
- Power windows with Auto-Up/Down, Auto-Reverse, Soft Close
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Active Sound Control
- Ambient LED Cabin Lighting - Door Handle, 1st-Row foot well
- Automatic-Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- Hidden Cargo Storage with Reversible Smart Lid
- Acura Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers (premium audio)
- Amazon Alexa Built-in
- Google Built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps)
- Bluetooth Streaming Audio
- USB Audio Interface with Charging Port, Center Console 2.5A (1)
- Charging Ports, 1st-Row USB-A 2.5A (1), USB-C 3.0A (3)
- Charging Ports, 2nd-Row: USB-C 3.0A (2)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front and 2nd-Row)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo)
- Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) (wireless phone charging)
- HD Radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility (wireless CarPlay)
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Wireless Telephone Interface
- 12.3-in Color Touchscreen
- 12.3-in HD Precision Cockpit Digital Instrument Cluster
- AcuraLink Connected Services
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
- HomeLink
- CabinTalk
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Advanced Pedestrian Detection
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (adaptive cruise control)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) (lane centering / traffic jam assist)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
- Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Blind spot information (BSI) System
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (rear cross-traffic alert)
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Rear Camera Washer
- Hill Start Assist
- Front Side Airbags
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Front Knee Airbags
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control and Motion Adaptive Steering
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 MDX models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Air bags2024, 2025, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.Recall 26V332000 at NHTSA ↗Service brakes2024, 2025 · 259,033 vehicles
The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.Recall 25V391000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 9,221 vehicles
The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.Recall 25V032000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 MDX in California?
- $58,239 to drive away for the MDX, from a $51,800 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $908 loan payment, about $1,720 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,663 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 3,500 lb for the MDX and Technology; 5,000 lb for every other trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Acura's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.