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Is the 2020 Acura NSX a good car?

No.

3 of 6checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

NSX +2%-52%+115%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 29 coupes (2020). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2020 Acura NSX
CheckResultNumber
Family carNot enough dataN/A
First carNo2 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$132 vs $139 a month
SeniorsNo1 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo3.7 in, top 101%
Worth the moneyYes2% above predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the NSX a good family car?

Not enough data.

Is the NSX a good first car?

No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2020 Acura NSX
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$157,500Median $94,95038No
Horsepower573 hp241 hp to 571 hp38No
Length176.0 inMedian 180.3 in36Yes
Turning circle39.7 ftMedian 37.2 ft30No
Fuel cost per mile15.2 centsMedian 16.0 cents38Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the NSX a good commuter car?

Yes. $132 a month to commute. Class median $139.

Miles a month
867
This car
$132
Median of 38 coupes
$139
Highway mpg
22 mpg, top 70% of 33

Is the NSX a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2020 Acura NSX
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height3.7 in clearance, 47.8 in tall4.6 to 5.2 in clearance, 48.0 to 54.0 in tall19No
Front headroom38.3 inMedian 38.1 in25Yes
Turning circle39.7 ftMedian 37.2 ft30No

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the NSX a good off-road vehicle?

No. 3.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 125 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
SH-AWD, 3.7 in
Cohort
125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the NSX worth the money?

Yes. Priced 2% above cars like it.

Price, SH-AWD
$157,500
Predicted price
$153,838
Gap
+$3,662 (+2%)
Model error
16% median, 291 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the NSX a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 130 trims of other makes, coupes, 2020.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked