2013 Acura RDX vs. 2014 Acura RDX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Acura RDX and 2014 Acura RDX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Acura RDX and the 2014 Acura RDX.
When we compare the 2013 Acura RDX's and the 2014 Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Acura RDX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Acura RDX and 2014 Acura RDX have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Acura RDX's and the 2014 Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Acura RDX is a better car than the 2014 Acura RDX.
Pricing: A used 2013 Acura RDX ranges from $6,999 to $16,975 while a used 2014 Acura RDX is priced between $7,995 to $17,761.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Acura RDX and the 2014 Acura RDX both lose 47.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RDX is 8.4 out of 10. Acura RDX is ranked 2 out of 28 Best Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 70 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Acura RDX is ranked 3 and the Acura RDX is ranked 3 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Acura RDX is 8.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Acura RDX and the 2014 Acura RDX makes 273 horsepower. Both the RDX and the RDX are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Acura RDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34320
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
36223
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
34200 - 38500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
38538
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
34520 - 51900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11818
Price Range:
6999 - 16975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10336
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9162 - 11818
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
111
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
139352
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12950
Price Range:
7995 - 17761
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12267
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10593 - 15205
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
168
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124468
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.896662034213068
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.0 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.93141414049953
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 9.7
Acura RDX Rankings
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49 out of / 70Acura RDX Rankings
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49 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, w/Tech
2014 Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
273 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
251 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
273 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
251 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3717 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3717 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Brown
Amber Brownstone Metallic
Gray
Forged Silver Metallic / Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Gray
Forged Silver Metallic / Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
