Acura Cost to Own

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Across 2 Acura models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $48,392 for the RDX to $60,994 for the MDX (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the RDX is cheapest to fuel at $16,820. New Acura models include Acura Maintenance Program.

Acura models compared

5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).

Acura: 5-year cost lines by model
ModelDepreciationFuel / energy5-yr total
RDX$25,162$16,820$48,392
MDX$36,581$18,003$60,994

— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.

Acura maintenance schedule

Acura's published oil-change interval: condition-based: Maintenance Minder calculates remaining oil life (shown as %); 'due soon' at 15%, 'due now' at 5%, negative distance once past due. Acura Maintenance Program: 1 year / 12,000 miles. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Acura doesn't publish service prices.

Acura Maintenance Program

Term: 1 year / 12,000 miles (listed as standard on every 2026 MDX and RDX trim).

Source: 2026 Acura MDX Specifications & Features (Acura News)

Oil changes

Normal: Condition-based: Maintenance Minder calculates remaining oil life (shown as %); 'due soon' at 15%, 'due now' at 5%, negative distance once past due. If no message appears within 12 months of the last reset, change oil yearly.

Severe or special conditions: No separate fixed severe interval — Maintenance Minder adjusts to operating conditions; specific severe-use footnotes listed under schedule.

Source: 2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section

Acura scheduled maintenance (manufacturer schedule; items paraphrased)
IntervalItemsSource
Maintenance Minder main code A
  • Replace engine oil
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Maintenance Minder main code B
  • Replace engine oil and filter
  • Inspect front and rear brakes
  • Inspect tie rods, steering gearbox and boots, suspension, driveshaft boots, brake hoses/lines
  • Inspect all fluid levels/condition, exhaust system, fuel lines
  • Check tire repair kit bottle expiration (if equipped)
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Sub-code 1
  • Rotate tires
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Sub-code 2
  • Replace engine air filter (every 15,000 miles in dusty conditions)
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter (every 15,000 miles in high-soot urban areas)
  • Inspect drive belt
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Sub-code 3
  • Replace transmission fluid (and transfer fluid, if equipped)
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Sub-code 4
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Inspect valve clearance (MDX 3.5L)
  • MDX 3.5L: replace timing belt and inspect water pump (every 60,000 miles if regularly driven above 110°F, below -20°F, or towing)
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Sub-code 5
  • Replace engine coolant
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Sub-code 6
  • Replace rear differential fluid (if equipped); for mountain/low-speed driving or towing, change at 7,500 miles then every 15,000 miles
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Sub-code 7
  • Replace brake fluid; if no Minder prompt within 36 months of the last reset, replace every 3 years
2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section
Tune-ups
  • Acura lists '100k +/- miles, no scheduled tune-ups' for 2026 MDX and RDX
2026 Acura MDX Specifications & Features (Acura News)

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a Acura?

Across 2 Acura models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $48,392 for the RDX to $60,994 for the MDX (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the RDX is cheapest to fuel at $16,820. New Acura models include Acura Maintenance Program.

Is Acura maintenance expensive?

Acura's published oil-change interval: condition-based: Maintenance Minder calculates remaining oil life (shown as %); 'due soon' at 15%, 'due now' at 5%, negative distance once past due. Acura Maintenance Program: 1 year / 12,000 miles. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Acura doesn't publish service prices.

Sources and method

Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.

  1. CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
  2. Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  3. Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
  4. Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
  5. 2025 Acura MDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section — Acura
  6. 2025 Acura RDX Owner's Manual — Maintenance Minder section — Acura
  7. 2026 Acura MDX Specifications & Features (Acura News) — Acura
  8. 2026 Acura RDX Specifications & Features (Acura News) — Acura