Acura ADX: 2026 price, trims, specs and ADX vs RDX

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 6, 2026

The Acura ADX is Acura's subcompact entry SUV, launched for 2025. The 2026 ADX costs $35,000 to $44,000 before a $1,550 destination charge, with a 190-hp 1.5L turbo four and a CVT. All three trims offer front- or all-wheel drive, and EPA rates it 28 mpg combined with FWD and 27 with AWD.

Type: Subcompact luxury SUV
Price (MSRP): $35,000–$44,000 (2026 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,550 destination (Acura pricing release of Sept 1, 2026); $36,550–$45,550 including it. Lowest = ADX FWD, highest = A-Spec with Advance Package AWD. Acura's Jan. 8, 2026 launch release listed the A-Spec trims $200–$400 higher ($38,200–$44,400); its dated pricing tables show the figures used here.[1][2]
Powertrains: ADX 1.5L turbo (FWD), ADX 1.5L turbo (AWD) · 190 hp
Current generation: 1st generation, 2025–present

2026 Acura ADX price and trims

Acura held the ADX base price for 2026 and added Double Apex Blue Pearl paint. Prices are from Acura's dated Sept. 1, 2026 pricing table (also its Jan. 10, 2026 table); its Jan. 8, 2026 launch release listed A-Spec trims $200–$400 higher.[1][2]

Acura ADX trims with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
Trim	MSRP (2026)	Powertrain
ADX (FWD)	$35,000excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $36,550 incl. destination	1.5L turbo four (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT, FWD[1][3][4][2]
ADX (AWD)	$37,000excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $38,550 incl. destination	1.5L turbo four (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT, AWD[1][3][4]
ADX A-Spec (FWD)	$38,000excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $39,550 incl. destination; Acura's Jan. 8, 2026 launch release listed $38,200	1.5L turbo four (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT, FWD[1][3][4][2]
ADX A-Spec (AWD)	$40,000excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $41,550 incl. destination; Acura's Jan. 8, 2026 launch release listed $40,200	1.5L turbo four (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT, AWD[1][3][4][2]
ADX A-Spec with Advance Package (FWD)	$42,000excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $43,550 incl. destination; Acura's Jan. 8, 2026 launch release listed $42,400	1.5L turbo four (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT, FWD[1][3][4][2][5]
ADX A-Spec with Advance Package (AWD)	$44,000excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $45,550 incl. destination; Acura's Jan. 8, 2026 launch release listed $44,400	1.5L turbo four (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT, AWD[1][3][4][2]

Every ADX trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Acura ADX engines, horsepower and mpg

AWD adds $2,000 on every trim. The ADX uses a conventional all-wheel-drive system, not SH-AWD, and requires premium fuel.

Acura ADX powertrains with Acura-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
Version	Engine	Horsepower	Torque (lb-ft)	Transmission	Drive	EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
ADX 1.5L turbo (FWD)ADX, ADX A-Spec, ADX A-Spec with Advance Package	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, DOHC VTEC[3][1][4]	190	179	CVT with paddle shifters	Front-wheel drive	26/31/282026 MY[4]
ADX 1.5L turbo (AWD)ADX, ADX A-Spec, ADX A-Spec with Advance Package	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, DOHC VTEC[3][1][4]	190	179	CVT with paddle shifters	All-wheel drive	25/30/272026 MY[4]

Output is as rated by Acura; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Acura ADX vs RDX (2026)

The ADX sits below the RDX in size, power and price.[3][8][1][9][4][10]

Acura ADX vs RDX (2026)
	ADX	RDX
Engine	1.5L turbo I-4	2.0L turbo I-4
Horsepower / torque	190 hp / 179 lb-ft	272 hp / 280 lb-ft
Transmission	CVT	10-speed automatic
Drive	FWD or AWD	SH-AWD standard
Length / wheelbase	185.8 in / 104.5 in	187.4 in / 108.3 in
Cargo behind rear seat / max	24.4 / 55.1 cu ft (base)	29.5 / 79.8 cu ft
EPA mpg (AWD)	25/30/27	21/27/23
MSRP before destination	$35,000–$44,000	$45,100–$54,850

An AWD ADX starts $8,100 below the RDX and is rated 4 mpg better combined.
The RDX has 82 more horsepower, standard torque-vectoring SH-AWD and noticeably more cargo room with the seats folded.

ADX trims: ADX, A-Spec and A-Spec with Advance

The base ADX comes with a moonroof, heated front seats, a power tailgate, 18-inch wheels, a 10.2-inch digital cluster and a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

A-Spec adds 19-inch wheels, LED fog lamps, Ultrasuede seat trim, a panoramic moonroof and ventilated front seats. The A-Spec with Advance Package adds Google built-in, a heated steering wheel, a surround-view camera and a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen system.

ADX: $35,000 FWD / $37,000 AWD
A-Spec: $38,000 FWD / $40,000 AWD
A-Spec with Advance: $42,000 FWD / $44,000 AWD
All exclude the $1,550 destination charge (Sept. 2026 pricing)
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Acura ADX 2026 and 2027

The 2026 ADX went on sale in January 2026 with the same base price as the 2025 model. In October 2026 Acura said the ADX leads its segment in retail sales and will receive "meaningful enhancements" for the 2027 model year; it has not published 2027 details.[2][7]

Acura ADX generations by year

Every US Acura ADX generation with model years and engines, newest first
Generation	US model years	Engines	Notes
1st generation	2025–present	1.5L turbo four (190 hp, 179 lb-ft); CVT; FWD or AWD	Revealed in November 2024 and on sale in early 2025 from $35,000 as the new gateway to the brand. It is built on the same global architecture as the Integra. For 2026 Acura held the base price and added Double Apex Blue Pearl paint.[5][6][2]

What ADX buyers actually paid

MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show buyer-reported prices and dealer invoice estimates for the Acura ADX.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Acura ADX?

Acura's September 2026 pricing lists the ADX from $35,000 (FWD) to $44,000 (A-Spec with Advance Package AWD), before a $1,550 destination charge.

How much horsepower does the ADX have?

The 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder makes 190 hp and 179 lb-ft and drives through a CVT.

Does the Acura ADX have all-wheel drive?

Yes, AWD is available on every trim for $2,000. It is not Acura's torque-vectoring SH-AWD.

What mpg does the ADX get?

EPA rates the 2026 ADX at 26/31/28 mpg with FWD and 25/30/27 mpg with AWD.

What is the ADX based on?

Acura says the ADX is built on the same enhanced global architecture as the Integra.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Acura for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Acura ADX Pricing & EPA Ratings (September 1, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
2026 Acura ADX Adds Double Apex Blue Color, Holds Base Price at $35,000 as Brand’s Gateway (January 8, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
2026 Acura ADX Specifications & Features (January 8, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
EPA fuel economy ratings: 2026 Acura ADX — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2025 Acura ADX Makes World Debut: Expands Acura Lineup from A to Z (November 14, 2024) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
2025 Acura ADX Pricing & EPA Ratings (March 13, 2025) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
Acura Shares Business Roadmap: Includes Three New Models Beginning with Adventure-Ready SUV in 2028 (October 13, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
2026 Acura RDX Specifications & Features (October 7, 2025) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
2026 Acura RDX Pricing and EPA Ratings (September 1, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
EPA fuel economy ratings: 2026 Acura RDX — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)

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