How much does the 2021 Acura RDX cost?

The 2021 Acura RDX has a starting MSRP of $38,400, ranging up to $51,000 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $38,400; SH-AWD from $40,400; SH-AWD PMC Edition from $51,000.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Acura RDX?

The 2021 Acura RDX achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Acura RDX have?

The 2021 Acura RDX offers up to 79.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2021 Acura RDX tow?

The 2021 Acura RDX has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Acura RDX safe?

The 2021 Acura RDX earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Acura RDX come in?

The 2021 Acura RDX is available in 3 trims (9 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2021 Acura RDX

3 trims · 9 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$38,400 – $51,000

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Acura RDX? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$38,400

Typical monthly

$760/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Acura RDX trims

Base
4 configurations
MSRP
$38,400 – $46,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/28
Horsepower
272 hp
Torque
280 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
79.8
Max towing
1,500 lbs
SH-AWD
4 configurations
MSRP
$40,400 – $48,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
272 hp
Torque
280 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
79.8
Max towing
1,500 lbs
SH-AWD PMC Edition
MSRP
$51,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/26
Horsepower
272 hp
Torque
280 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
79.8
Max towing
1,500 lbs

Compare 2021 Acura RDX trim specifications
Spec	Base4 configurations	SH-AWD4 configurations	SH-AWD PMC Edition
MSRP	$38,400 – $46,200	$40,400 – $48,200	$51,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/28	21/27	21/26
Horsepower	272 hp	272 hp	272 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	79.8	79.8	79.8
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
SH-AWDgas
SH-AWD PMC Editiongas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (recommended)
SH-AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
SH-AWD PMC Editionpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: BaseI4
SH-AWDI4
SH-AWD PMC EditionI4
Displacement: Base2 L
SH-AWD2 L
SH-AWD PMC Edition2 L
Horsepower: Base272 hp
SH-AWD272 hp
SH-AWD PMC Edition272 hp
Torque: Base280 lb-ft
SH-AWD280 lb-ft
SH-AWD PMC Edition280 lb-ft
Transmission: Base10-speed shiftable automatic
SH-AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
SH-AWD PMC Edition10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
SH-AWDall wheel drive
SH-AWD PMC Editionall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
SH-AWDSUV
SH-AWD PMC EditionSUV
Doors: Base5
SH-AWD5
SH-AWD PMC Edition5
Seating: Base5
SH-AWD5
SH-AWD PMC Edition5
Length: Base186.7 in
SH-AWD186.7 in
SH-AWD PMC Edition186.7 in
Width: Base74.8 in
SH-AWD74.8 in
SH-AWD PMC Edition74.8 in
Height: Base65.7 in
SH-AWD65.7 in
SH-AWD PMC Edition65.7 in
Wheelbase: Base108.3 in
SH-AWD108.3 in
SH-AWD PMC Edition108.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base31.1 cu ft
SH-AWD31.1 cu ft
SH-AWD PMC Edition31.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base79.8 cu ft
SH-AWD79.8 cu ft
SH-AWD PMC Edition79.8 cu ft
Max towing: Base1,500 lbs
SH-AWD1,500 lbs
SH-AWD PMC Edition1,500 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,783 lbs
SH-AWD4,019 lbs
SH-AWD PMC Edition—
Fuel tank: Base17.1 gal
SH-AWD17.1 gal
SH-AWD PMC Edition17.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base24
SH-AWD23
SH-AWD PMC Edition23
City MPG: Base22
SH-AWD21
SH-AWD PMC Edition21
Highway MPG: Base28
SH-AWD27
SH-AWD PMC Edition26

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	SH-AWD	SH-AWD PMC Edition
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	272 hp	272 hp	272 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5
Length	186.7 in	186.7 in	186.7 in
Width	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in
Height	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in	108.3 in	108.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	31.1 cu ft	31.1 cu ft	31.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	79.8 cu ft	79.8 cu ft	79.8 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,783 lbs	4,019 lbs	—
Fuel tank	17.1 gal	17.1 gal	17.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	23	23
City MPG	22	21	21
Highway MPG	28	27	26