Acura RDX alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $134
- High
- $430
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura RDX alternator ?
How much does a used Acura RDX alternator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Acura RDX alternator costs $35 to $430, with a median asking price of $115. Based on 234 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$430165 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$26057 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$35–$14912 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$430 | 165 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$260 | 57 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$149 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$85
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$430 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Acura RDX alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $115
- Acura RDX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$490
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura RDX alternator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura RDX alternator cost?
Expect to pay $35–$430 for a used Acura RDX alternator; the median listing asks $115. That figure comes from 234 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 60% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $136.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.5L, lists at a $85 median, while 3.6L, 155 amp (opt KW8) commands $135, a 59% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $93, while 2025 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2017–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura RDX sits 9% below the Ford F150 ($126), 8% below the Ram 1500 ($125), and 39% below the Jeep Wrangler ($190) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
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What other Acura RDX parts are priced?
01wide ±134%
Engine
$2,156median
$50$5,812
02wide ±212%
Transmission
$700median
$135$3,102
03wide ±148%
Front Bumper
$273median
$58$865
04wide ±140%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$68$767
05wide ±76%
Hood
$694median
$200$1,250
06wide ±88%
Fender
$328median
$99$674
07wide ±69%
Headlight Assembly
$960median
$100$1,425
08wide ±88%
Tail Light
$182median
$59$380
09wide ±197%
Starter
$71median
$25$305
10wide ±323%
Radiator
$123median
$51$845
11wide ±132%
AC Compressor
$162median
$25$454
12wide ±303%
Transfer Case
$180median
$10$1,100
13wide ±72%
Axle Shaft
$149median
$65$279
14wide ±127%
Strut
$161median
$40$450
15wide ±520%
Steering Rack
$200median
$65$2,143
16wide ±504%
Grille
$125median
$39$1,298
17wide ±137%
Side Mirror
$621median
$50$1,750
18wide ±137%
Turbocharger
$309median
$100$945
19wide ±439%
AC Condenser
$128median
$50$1,173
20wide ±8418%
Wheels
$171median
$34$28,825
21wide ±158%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$35$350
22wide ±861%
Water Pump
$103median
$25$1,799
23wide ±160%
Power Steering Pump
$270median
$35$900
24wide ±279%
ABS Module
$146median
$40$854
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±225%
Engine Computer
$167median
$23$775
27wide ±178%
Throttle Body
$86median
$10$316
28wide ±398%
Brake Caliper
$60median
$15$493
29wide ±142%
Drive Shaft
$149median
$88$512
30wide ±100%
Tailgate
$1,750median
$65$3,548
31wide ±150%
Intake Manifold
$115median
$50$395
32wide ±86%
Control Arm
$163median
$75$355
33wide ±240%
Blower Motor
$76median
$40$405
34
Exhaust Manifold
Price data updating
35wide ±183%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$35$405
36wide ±120%
Steering Column
$127median
$50$354
37wide ±90%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$70$344
38wide ±139%
Window Regulator
$110median
$40$345
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±156%
Torque Converter
$200median
$70$695
41wide ±185%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$45$600
42wide ±154%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$20$325
43wide ±533%
Car Radio
$132median
$35$1,443
44wide ±148%
Heater Core
$101median
$101$400
45wide ±170%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$45$395
46wide ±184%
Sunroof
$202median
$65$807
47wide ±119%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$260
48wide ±83%
Fog Light
$209median
$40$387
49wide ±231%
Center Console
$99median
$35$493
50wide ±377%
Air Bag
$320median
$86$2,500
51spread ±43%
Door Assembly
$1,096median
$520$1,466
52wide ±108%
Quarter Panel
$556median
$246$1,449
53wide ±120%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$531median
$25$1,298
54wide ±164%
Front Seat
$215median
$65$770
Price comparisons
Compare Acura RDX alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordF150vsAcuraRDX
F150$126
RDX$115
$11 diff4,264 listings
AlternatorcompareRam1500vsAcuraRDX
1500$125
RDX$115
$10 diff3,346 listings
AlternatorcompareJeepWranglervsAcuraRDX
Wrangler$190
RDX$115
$75 diff2,680 listings
AlternatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsAcuraRDX
1500$124
RDX$115
$9 diff2,569 listings
AlternatorcompareFordExplorervsAcuraRDX
Explorer$119
RDX$115
$4 diff2,546 listings
AlternatorcompareFordMustangvsAcuraRDX
Mustang$133
RDX$115
$18 diff2,524 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±212%
Acura MDX
$228median
$50$1,016
BMWwide ±338%
BMW X3
$127median
$35$894
BMWwide ±145%
BMW X5
$126median
$35$400
Chevywide ±12024%
Chevy Colorado
$135median
$35$32,500
Chevywide ±177%
Chevy Equinox
$81median
$35$321
Chevywide ±738%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$1,500
Chevywide ±341%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$124median
$30$875
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Suburban
$100median
$40$316
Chevywide ±134%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$40$474
Chevywide ±202%
Chevy Traverse
$94median
$20$400
Chevywide ±158%
Chevy Trax
$92median
$30$320
Chryslerwide ±138%
Chrysler Pacifica
$140median
$20$405
Common questions
Acura RDX alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Acura RDX?
Based on 234 priced salvage yard listings, a used Acura RDX alternator lists between $35 and $430, with a median asking price of $115.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX alternator?
Using a used part, a Acura RDX alternator replacement typically runs $210–$490 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $115, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Acura RDX alternator?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Acura RDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura RDX alternator years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Acura RDX alternator listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.