AcuraMDX
$12,177–$15,977modeled annual range
Open full profile →Acura MDX or Acura RDX?
Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.
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AcuraRDX
$11,238–$14,638modeled annual range
Open full profile →VSLower modeled midpointAcura RDXCost alone does not decide fit.
Decision lineMDXRDX
Energy / year$2,057$1,878
Maintenance reserve$1,620$1,560
City fit5/107/10
Rural fit8/107/10
Family fit10/108/10
Weather fit9/108/10
Parts accessGoodGood
Repair signalModerateModerate
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE
Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.
NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.
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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Choose MDX if…
Premium three-row family use. This representative U.S.-market model gives Acura shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Premium fuel, insurance, third-row space and trim-specific safety equipment.THE OTHER CASE
Choose RDX if…
Premium two-row households. This representative U.S.-market model gives Acura shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Premium fuel, touchpad interface, insurance and rear cargo needs.
