Negotiating leverage
51
moderate leverage / 100
~60 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2021 Acura RDX Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$28,218
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$19,991$36,478
- Typical market range
- $26,639–$30,891
- Ridekick fair price
- $28,218
- Original MSRP range
- $38,400–$51,305
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
7 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
60
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $26,441 | $38,400 | $35,328–$36,864 |
| Technology Package | $27,881 | $43,300 | $39,836–$41,568 |
| A-Spec Package | $29,553 | $44,300 | $40,756–$42,528 |
| Advance Package | $29,718 | $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 Fair price
Trim
$24,452$38,873$53,294
Fair priceBase
$26,441
Base: fair price $26,441, original MSRP $38,400, estimated dealer cost $35,328 to $36,864.
Technology Package
$27,881
Technology Package: fair price $27,881, original MSRP $43,300, estimated dealer cost $39,836 to $41,568.
A-Spec Package
$29,553
A-Spec Package: fair price $29,553, original MSRP $44,300, estimated dealer cost $40,756 to $42,528.
Advance Package
$29,718
Advance Package: fair price $29,718, original MSRP $48,200, estimated dealer cost $44,344 to $46,272.
pmc-edition
—
pmc-edition: fair price not available, original MSRP $51,000, estimated dealer cost $46,920 to $48,960.
elite-package
—
elite-package: fair price not available, original MSRP $51,005, estimated dealer cost $46,925 to $48,965.
a-spec
—
a-spec: fair 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 fair 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 $28,242 in MT to $30,809 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $2,025 | $110+ | $30,066 |
| TX | $1,746 | $332 | $30,009 |
| FL | $1,676 | $1,074+ | $30,681 |
| NY | $1,117 | $371 | $29,419 |
| PA | $1,676 | $587 | $30,194 |
| IL | $1,746 | $683 | $30,360 |
| OH | $1,606 | $444 | $29,981 |
| GA | $1,955 | $637 | $30,523 |
| NC | $838 | $793 | $29,562 |
| WA | $1,816 | $215+ | $29,962 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $28,456 |
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 · 01/02/2024
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 · 21/05/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Acura RDX?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $28,218, within a typical market range of $26,639 to $30,891.
Is the 2021 Acura RDX cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $38,400, so a fair used price is roughly $10,182 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 $28,242 in MT to $30,809 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 60 days of national market supply for the 2021 Acura RDX — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Acura RDX.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Acura RDX?
Negotiating leverage rates 51/100 (moderate). ~60 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
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 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.