2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Acura RDX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Acura RDX and 2016 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 2015 Acura RDX and the 2016 Acura RDX.
In comparing the 2015 Acura RDX's and the 2016 Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Acura RDX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Acura RDX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2015 Acura RDX and 2016 Acura RDX have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2015 Acura RDX's and the 2016 Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Acura RDX ranges from $10,892 to $20,990 while a used 2016 Acura RDX is priced between $12,995 to $23,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Acura RDX and the 2016 Acura RDX both lose 46.4 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 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Acura RDX is ranked 6 and the Acura RDX is ranked 6 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Acura RDX is 8.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 Acura RDX’s base engine makes 273 horsepower, and the 2016 Acura RDX base engine makes 279 horsepower. Both the RDX and the RDX are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 448 and 464 miles respectively. 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:
$35,095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,315
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,100 - $52,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$40,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,260 - $53,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,762
Price Range:
$10,892 - $20,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,098
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$14,334 - $25,173
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
177
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103,192
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,265
Price Range:
$12,995 - $23,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$18,595
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$15,677 - $27,051
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
216
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,224
# Good or Great Deals:
95
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 4.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7 - 5.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 14.9
Acura RDX Rankings
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50 out of / 68Acura RDX Rankings
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50 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, w/Tech
2016 Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, w/AcuraWatch, w/Advance, w/Tech, w/Tech w/AcuraWatch
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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:
279 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
252 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 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 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 464 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
Internet Radio:
Available
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
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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
58.7 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:
61.3 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:
3737 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
184.4 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
Kona Coffee 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
Graphite Luster Metallic / Slate Silver Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Not available
White
White Diamond Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
