Buying a used luxury compact SUV for under $25,000 in 2023 presents numerous options. With 10 model years to choose from, the small SUV from is one of the best examples in that price range. However, for simplicity, we’ll look at the top five Acura model years from a list of 81 under $25,000.
The most used RDX model years
ranked 81 model years of luxury compact SUVs with used prices under $25,000 dating back to 2009. Because each model received a score based on the US News Scoring System when it was initially reviewed, there are several ties for some locations.
. The original MSRP ranged from $35,520 to $37,620, but in 2023 used prices averaged between $9,329 and $10,286. The review lists sporty handling, good fuel economy, a roomy cabin and excellent standard features among the more robust features of the 2010 RDX. However, for a luxury compact SUV, some felt the interior used inferior materials, and the 240hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine left them wanting a smoother power delivery.
2011 Acura RDX
The 2011 Acura RDX’s US News score tied it for No. 4 with the 2013 BMW X3, but it topped the 2011 luxury compact SUV list as a new model. Today’s used prices average between $9,480 and $10,264, down from the original MSRP range of $32,895 to $37,995. Reviewers appreciated its “nimble handling”, large cargo area and standard features list, but again found the cab fit and finish lacking for its luxury status.
2012 Acura RDX
The 2012 Acura RDX placed at number 8 with five other models, and average used prices in 2023 start at about $12,000 compared to the original starting $32,895 MSRP. While the 2012 RDX continued to impress reviewers with its handling, an “overly firm ride” added to recurring turbo lag and complaints of poor interior finish.
2009 Acura RDX
Going back a few model years to the 2009 Acura RDX, he finds it involved in that six-way tie for the No. The US News review calls it an “well-rounded” luxury compact SUV with “comfortable seats and sporty handling” but reports “lackluster interior quality”.
2017 Acura RDX
The 2017 Acura RDX placed at number 20 on the list and features a 279-hp 3.5-liter V6 backed by a six-speed automatic transmission. The, as well as the refined handling, the relatively low cost of ownership and the comfortable and quiet interior. A used 2016 RDX starts at about $25,000 compared to its original MSRP, starting at $35,670.
