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2025 Acura RDX SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Acura RDX is a small five-passenger crossover SUV blending upscale luxury with sporting performance. It comes in a standard trim called RDX, and buyers can select equipment packages called Technology, A-Spec, Advance and A-Spec Advance. You'll find the details of each listed below.

Each version of the RDX has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (272 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque), a 10-speed automatic transmission, and Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.

RDX
Highlights from the base RDX's standard equipment list include:

  • 19-inch black wheels
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Humidity-sensing dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 12-way power-adjustable heated front seats
  • 10.2-inch infotainment screen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Nine-speaker sound system

Every RDX also has the following driver assist features:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the RDX back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

Technology
Upgrade to the RDX Technology package for:

  • 19-inch machined-finish wheels
  • Upgraded ambient interior lighting with 27 themes
  • Perforated leather upholstery with contrast stitching
  • Navigation system
  • 12-speaker premium sound system
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Low-speed automatic braking (can automatically brake to prevent a collision with an object when you're parking)

A-Spec
The sporty-looking RDX A-Spec package adds:

  • 20-inch dark gray wheels
  • Tire sealant repair kit in place of a spare tire
  • Sporty exterior and interior styling
  • Synthetic suede seat inserts
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 16-speaker premium sound system

Advance
For the most luxurious RDX, get the Advance package, which builds on the Technology with:

  • Exclusive 19-inch wheel design
  • Adaptive damping suspension
  • Rain-sensing wipers with de-icing system
  • Remote engine start via key fob
  • Power-folding exterior mirrors with puddle lights
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 16-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the RDX and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • 10.5-inch head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

A-Spec Advance
This version of the RDX blends the A-Spec and Advance equipment listed above and adds an exclusive 20-inch wheel design.

Which RDX trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the RDX Technology package represents the best blend of luxury and features for the price. Besides leather seats, it has a better sound system and adds peace of mind with front and rear parking sensors.

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Cocoa Beach, FL
Vehicle
RDX Base
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A
Starting MSRP
$44,700
Avg Price Paid
$42,556
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Features

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

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
272 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R19
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
38.9 ft.
Curb weight
4,014 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.8 in.
Height
65.7 in.
Length
187.4 in.
Wheelbase
108.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
29.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
60.0 in.
Rear Head Room
38.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$58,944
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.79
Depreciation
$21,921
Financing
$9,187
Taxes & Fees
$3,469
Fuel
$13,707
Insurance
$3,840
Maintenance
$5,682
Repairs
$1,138
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Colors

Interior
Graystone, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Exterior
Canyon River Blue Metallic
Majestic Black Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Solar Silver Metallic