The Best Acura Models to Buy

Acura has built its reputation on blending upscale features with long-term reliability, giving used car buyers the comfort of premium touches with the peace of mind of Honda engineering. With retail prices for new luxury vehicles still near record highs, late-model used Acuras are excellent alternatives for customers, and profitable opportunities for your lot. Strong resale value and high consumer demand make Acura a brand worth stocking. Here’s a closer look at four Acura models that stand out on the used market.

Top Used Acura Models

2020 Acura MDX

The MDX is Acura’s flagship three-row SUV and one of the brand’s best-selling models. The 2020 model runs a 3.5-liter V6 producing 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque with a 9-speed automatic, rated at 20 mpg city / 27 mpg highway in front-wheel drive.¹ Standard features include a panoramic moonroof, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a dual-screen infotainment display, and a full suite of AcuraWatch safety technology, including automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.² The 2020 MDX carries an average owner reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5, with 91.1% of drivers saying they would recommend it.³

2023 Acura RDX

The RDX is Acura’s compact luxury SUV and consistently ranks as one of the brand’s most reliable models, especially in its later model years. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic, with EPA estimates up to 28 mpg highway in front-wheel drive.⁴ Every RDX comes standard with AcuraWatch, which bundles adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and lane-keeping assist, along with a panoramic roof and a 10.2-inch display.⁵ The 2023 RDX carries a reliability score of 77 out of 100, a notable improvement over earlier years in this generation.⁶

2022 Acura TLX

The TLX is Acura’s midsize sport sedan, offering sharper handling than most rivals in its class. The base model runs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, rated at 22 mpg city / 31 mpg highway, while the TLX Type S upgrades to a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.⁷ Standard features include leather-trimmed seats, a 10.2-inch touchscreen, and Acura’s SH-AWD system on upper trims.⁸ The 2022 TLX carries an average owner reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5, with 100% saying they would recommend it, and the model year holds a reliability score of 75 out of 100.⁹

2024 Acura Integra

The Integra returned to Acura’s lineup for 2023 as a sport compact hatch back and carried its momentum into 2024 with a new Type S variant added to the lineup. It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder producing 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, available with a six-speed manual or CVT, and rated at 30 mpg city / 37 mpg highway combined, while the Type S upgrades to a 320-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.¹⁰ Every Integra comes standard with premium synthetic seating(similar to leather), an 8-speaker audio system, and LED headlamps, and 24.3 cubic feet of cargo space.¹¹ It earned North American Car of the Year honors and an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award in its debut year, and reliability has held steady since.¹²

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