Where there's room on price
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Approx. 56 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 2% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2021 Acura RDX Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$27,134
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$19,566$35,672
- Typical market range
- $25,288–$29,500
- Typical asking price
- $27,134
- Original MSRP range
- $38,400–$51,305
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
7 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
56
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Acura RDX.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$35,328–$36,864
Estimated dealer invoice — about $38,400 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $25,813 | $38,400 | $35,328–$36,864 |
| Technology Package | $26,691 | $43,300 | $39,836–$41,568 |
| A-Spec Package | $27,790 | $44,300 | $40,756–$42,528 |
| Advance Package | $28,244 | $48,200 | $44,344–$46,272 |
| pmc-edition | — | $51,000 | $46,920–$48,960 |
| elite-package | — | $51,005 | $46,925–$48,965 |
| a-spec | — | $51,305 | $47,201–$49,253 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$23,774$38,559$53,344
Typical askingBase
$25,813
Base: typical asking price $25,813, original MSRP $38,400, estimated dealer cost $35,328 to $36,864.
Technology Package
$26,691
Technology Package: typical asking price $26,691, original MSRP $43,300, estimated dealer cost $39,836 to $41,568.
A-Spec Package
$27,790
A-Spec Package: typical asking price $27,790, original MSRP $44,300, estimated dealer cost $40,756 to $42,528.
Advance Package
$28,244
Advance Package: typical asking price $28,244, original MSRP $48,200, estimated dealer cost $44,344 to $46,272.
pmc-edition
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pmc-edition: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $51,000, estimated dealer cost $46,920 to $48,960.
elite-package
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elite-package: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $51,005, estimated dealer cost $46,925 to $48,965.
a-spec
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a-spec: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $51,305, estimated dealer cost $47,201 to $49,253.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Acura RDX runs about $27,445 in MT to $29,959 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,967 | $110+ | $29,211 |
| TX | $1,696 | $332 | $29,162 |
| FL | $1,628 | $1,074+ | $29,836 |
| NY | $1,085 | $371 | $28,590 |
| PA | $1,628 | $587 | $29,349 |
| IL | $1,696 | $683 | $29,513 |
| OH | $1,560 | $444 | $29,138 |
| GA | $1,899 | $637 | $29,670 |
| NC | $814 | $793 | $28,741 |
| WA | $1,764 | $215+ | $29,113 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $27,659 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Acura RDX.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
Campaign 21V939000 · 02/12/2021
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Campaign 24V064000 · 02/02/2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 · 22/05/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2021 Acura RDX?
Used 2021 Acura RDX listings ask about $27,134 at typical mileage, with most listings between $25,288 and $29,500. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2021 Acura RDX cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $38,400, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $11,266 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Acura RDX?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $27,445 in MT to $29,959 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Acura RDX?
There are about 56 days of national market supply for the 2021 Acura RDX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Acura RDX.
Is the listed price on a 2021 Acura RDX fair?
Not always. 2021 Acura RDX listings typically ask about $27,640, roughly 2% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $27,134. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Acura RDX?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $35,328–$36,864 — its $38,400 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/29/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.