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Used 2018 Acura RDX SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Acura RDX is a compact luxury SUV that seats five people and is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V6 (279 hp, 252 lb-ft). Although there are no trims, the RDX can be equipped with three options packages. AcuraWatch Plus adds driver assist features; Technology adds ELS audio, navigation and sport seats; and the Advance package bundles the first two together and then pads on additional luxury features such as vented seats and remote engine start. Finally, the RDX can be optioned with all-wheel drive; it comes standard with front-wheel drive.

Even without any packages, the RDX standard features list is packed. It includes 18-inch wheels, a rearview camera, automatic LED headlights, cruise control, keyless ignition and entry, a power liftgate, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated power front seats (eight-way driver, four-way passenger), premium vinyl upholstery, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming mirror, Bluetooth phone and audio, and a seven-speaker sound system with satellite radio, Pandora internet radio control (streams from smartphone), an auxiliary audio jack, a USB port and a media player interface.

RDX AcuraWatch Plus


The AcuraWatch Plus package adds a forward collision warning and automatic braking system, a lane departure warning and keeping system, adaptive cruise control and a color trip computer display.

RDX Technology


The Technology package adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems, a navigation system, traffic information, GPS-linked climate control, leather upholstery, an eight-way power passenger seat and a 10-speaker sound system.

RDX Advance


The Advance package includes all of the features from both AcuraWatch Plus and Technology package and adds front and rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, foglights, auto-dimming side mirrors, remote ignition, and ventilated front seats.

Which RDX trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend a fully loaded RDX with the Advance package and all-wheel drive since it's barely more expensive than the most basic BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace or Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class and provides the gamut of driver assist and infotainment technology, not to mention V6 power.

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Columbus, OH
Vehicle
RDX Base
RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package
RDX Technology Package
RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages
RDX Advance Package
Vehicle
Base
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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AcuraWatch Plus Package
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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Technology Package
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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Not Available
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Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
279 hp @ 6,200 rpm
279 hp @ 6,200 rpm
279 hp @ 6,200 rpm
279 hp @ 6,200 rpm
279 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Engine torque
252 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.0 gal.
16.0 gal.
16.0 gal.
16.0 gal.
16.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
320 / 448 miles
320 / 448 miles
320 / 448 miles
320 / 448 miles
320 / 448 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.9 ft.
38.9 ft.
38.9 ft.
38.9 ft.
38.9 ft.
Curb weight
3,737 lb.
3,743 lb.
3,768 lb.
3,772 lb.
3,781 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
Height
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
Length
184.4 in.
184.4 in.
184.4 in.
184.4 in.
184.4 in.
Wheelbase
105.7 in.
105.7 in.
105.7 in.
105.7 in.
105.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
26.1 cu. ft.
26.1 cu. ft.
26.1 cu. ft.
26.1 cu. ft.
26.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.7 in.
58.7 in.
58.7 in.
58.7 in.
58.7 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Graystone, leatherette
Parchment, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Graystone, leatherette
Parchment, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Ebony, leather
Graystone, leather
Parchment, leather
Ebony, leather
Graystone, leather
Parchment, leather
Ebony, leather
Graystone, leather
Parchment, leather
Exterior
Modern Steel Metallic
White Diamond Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
White Diamond Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Fathom Blue Pearl
White Diamond Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Fathom Blue Pearl
White Diamond Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Fathom Blue Pearl
White Diamond Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic