2026 Acura RDX: real cost in California
See the RDX on Acura's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, RDX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$45,100the advertised price
Drive away$50,936with fees and tax
Loan payment$783/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,497/moeverything, after resale
$50,936 to drive away + $77,431 to run it for 6 years − $20,617 back at resale = $107,751, or $1,497 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$50,936
Running it, 6 yrs+$77,431
Back at resale−$20,617
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$45,100Feesfreight $1,550 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,635Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,201Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$23,237Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,640Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,689Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,452Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,203Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,617True cost $107,751 ÷ 72 months$1,497 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV187.4 in long
Seats5
Cargo29.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine272 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph5.8–5.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy23 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires19" or 20"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 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 272 hp, 23 MPG, 5 seats.| RDX | $45,100 | $50,936 | $107,751 | ✓ $1,497/mo |
| Technology | $47,700 | $53,770 | $110,961 | $1,541/mo |
| A-Spec | $50,700 | $57,040 | $114,327 | $1,588/mo |
| Advance | $52,850 | $59,383 | $116,739 | $1,621/mo |
| A-Spec Advance | $54,850 | $61,563 | $118,983 | $1,653/mo |
RDX
✓ $1,497/mo
True cost
Technology
$1,541/mo
True cost
A-Spec
$1,588/mo
True cost
Advance
$1,621/mo
True cost
A-Spec Advance
$1,653/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
RDX$45,100
Technology$47,700
A-Spec$50,700
Advance$52,850
A-Spec Advance$54,850
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
Parking sensors
✓ from Technology
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from A-Spec
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Advance
Heated rear seats
✓ from Advance
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from Advance
Wireless phone charging
✓ from Technology
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from Technology
Premium sound system
✓ from Technology
Head-up display
✓ from Advance
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 seatsPower liftgateMemory seatLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the RDX (66 items)
- Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) (all-wheel drive)
- Amplitude Reactive Dampers
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
- Aluminum-alloy wheels: 19 x 8.0J Berlina Black
- Panoramic Roof with Tilt and Slide Function (panoramic sunroof)
- Jewel Eye LED Headlights (LED headlights)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED-Illuminated Dragon Tail Taillights
- Heated Side Mirrors
- LED Side Mirror-integrated Directional Signals
- Reverse Gear Tilt-Down Side Mirrors
- Acoustic Glass Windshield
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
- Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support
- Heated Front Seats
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
- Dual-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
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse
- Active Sound Control
- Ambient LED Cabin Lighting
- Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- 12-volt power outlet (Front)
- Acura Premium Audio System (premium audio)
- SiriusXM
- Bluetooth Streaming Audio
- USB-A 2.5A Audio Interface
- USB-C Charge Port (1) 3.0A Charge Front Seat
- HD Radio
- True Touchpad Interface
- 10.2-Inch HD Dual-Content Center Display
- 7-Inch Color Multi-Information Display (MID)
- WiFi Hotspot Capability
- AcuraLink Connected Services
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility (wireless CarPlay)
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Amazon Alexa Integration
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Wireless Telephone Interface
- Natural Language Voice Recognition
- HomeLink
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (adaptive cruise control)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Blind spot information (BSI) System
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (rear cross-traffic alert)
- Pedestrian Detection
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
- Electric Parking Brake and Automatic Brake Hold
- Hill Start Assist
- Front Side Airbags
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Front Knee Airbags
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Temporary Spare Tire
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 RDX models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Air bags2024 · 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 ↗Steering2025 · 17,330 vehicles
The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.Recall 25V582000 at NHTSA ↗Steering2024 · 186 vehicles
The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.Recall 24V114000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 RDX in California?
- $50,936 to drive away for the RDX, from a $45,100 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $783 loan payment, about $1,565 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,497 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 1,500 lb for every 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.