Is the 2024 Acura RDX a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Turning circle 38.9 ft. Class median 38.7 ft.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $111.
- Good buy: 6 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.2 in, top 44% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 15% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the RDX a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 29.5 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the RDX a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $44,350 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 187.4 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.9 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RDX a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 48% of 155
Is the RDX a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance, 65.7 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.9 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the RDX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 44% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RDX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 15% below cars like it.
- Price, SH-AWD
- $44,350
- Predicted price
- $52,201
- Gap
- -$7,851 (-15%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the RDX a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX SH-AWD | $44,350 | 13.9 cents | 29.5 cu ft | 272 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD | $33,950 | 13.3 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 277 hp |
| Ford Explorer RWD | $36,860 | 13.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | $42,990 | 4.8 cents | 76.0 cu ft | 295 hp |
| Lexus NX 350 AWD | $43,215 | 13.3 cents | 46.9 cu ft | 275 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD | $43,590 | 6.0 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint AWD | $43,845 | 9.3 cents | 50.5 cu ft | 285 hp |
Compared with 1,175 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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