Acura RDX engine price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $2,035
- High
- $5,812
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura RDX engine ?
How much does a used Acura RDX engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Acura RDX engine costs $50 to $5,812, with a median asking price of $2,156. Based on 322 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (13 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,200
Grade B (good)$1,700
Grade C (fair)$350
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$333–$5,812201 listings
Grade BStandard used$268–$3,10048 listings
Grade CVisible wear$350–$3502 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$5,20071 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $333–$5,812 | 201 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $268–$3,100 | 48 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $350–$350 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$5,200 | 71 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,200
Grade B$1,700
Grade C$350
Ungraded$2,797
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$5,812 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Acura RDX engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,156
- Acura RDX median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,105–$5,155
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura RDX engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura RDX engine cost?
Expect to pay $50–$5,812 for a used Acura RDX engine; the median listing asks $2,156. That figure comes from 322 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 529% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,200.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.4L (VIN B, 8th digit), lists at a $2,650 median, while 3.3L (VIN F, 8th digit) commands $3,200, a 21% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $400, while 2025 tops the table at $2,800. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura RDX sits 14% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 132% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 14% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura RDX parts are priced?
01wide ±212%
Transmission
$700median
$135$3,102
02wide ±148%
Front Bumper
$273median
$58$865
03wide ±140%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$68$767
04wide ±76%
Hood
$694median
$200$1,250
05wide ±88%
Fender
$328median
$99$674
06wide ±69%
Headlight Assembly
$960median
$100$1,425
07wide ±88%
Tail Light
$182median
$59$380
08wide ±172%
Alternator
$115median
$35$430
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 engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsAcuraRDX
Elantra$2,494
RDX$2,156
$338 diff4,497 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsAcuraRDX
Civic$928
RDX$2,156
$1,228 diff3,307 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsAcuraRDX
RAV4$2,500
RDX$2,156
$344 diff2,927 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsAcuraRDX
Sonata$2,458
RDX$2,156
$302 diff2,791 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsAcuraRDX
1500$3,532
RDX$2,156
$1,376 diff2,560 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$6,122
RDX$2,156
$3,966 diff2,480 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Suburban
$4,000median
$162$7,535
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,993median
$60$13,300
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Traverse
$876median
$115$2,600
Chevywide ±321%
Chevy Trax
$1,823median
$300$12,001
Chryslerwide ±214%
Chrysler Pacifica
$2,519median
$790$11,573
Common questions
Acura RDX engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Acura RDX?
Based on 322 priced salvage yard listings, a used Acura RDX engine lists between $50 and $5,812, with a median asking price of $2,156.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX engine?
Using a used part, a Acura RDX engine replacement typically runs $3,105–$5,155 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,156, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Acura RDX engine?
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, 2024, 2019, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura RDX engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Acura RDX engine listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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.
How much is a used Acura RDX motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Acura RDX engine prices on this page apply — median $2,156, from 322 salvage yard listings.