Is the 2026 Acura RDX a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.5 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: 13 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 47% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 15% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 13 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 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 29.5 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the RDX a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,100 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 187.4 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.9 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | 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 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 50% of 139
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 | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.9 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | 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 47% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RDX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 15% below cars like it.
- Price, SH-AWD
- $45,100
- Predicted price
- $52,850
- Gap
- -$7,750 (-15%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the RDX a good buy?
No. 13 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX SH-AWD | $45,100 | 13.9 cents | 29.5 cu ft | 272 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD | $35,050 | 13.3 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 277 hp |
| Ford Explorer Active w/100A Pkg RWD | $38,465 | 13.3 cents | 85.3 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Toyota C-HR XSE AWD | $39,000 | 5.1 cents | 55.0 cu ft | 338 hp |
| Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | $39,300 | 12.8 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Toyota bZ XLE AWD | $39,900 | 4.8 cents | 56.9 cu ft | 338 hp |
| Subaru Trailseeker Premium AWD | $39,995 | 4.9 cents | 74.0 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD | $40,795 | 5.8 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 325 hp |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE AWD | $41,000 | 5.4 cents | 58.5 cu ft | 320 hp |
Compared with 1,098 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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