Acura RDX engine price snapshot
- Low
- $263
- Average
- $1,586
- High
- $4,423
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura RDX engine?
Asking prices from 262 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Acura RDX engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Acura RDX engine costs $263 to $4,423, with a median asking price of $1,557. Based on 738 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2024 (15 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,457
Grade B (good)$1,900
Grade C (fair)$1,225
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$325–$4,423419 listings
Grade BStandard used$263–$3,151175 listings
Grade CVisible wear$350–$1,2254 listings
Grade XUngraded$275–$3,200140 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $325–$4,423 | 419 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $263–$3,151 | 175 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $350–$1,225 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $275–$3,200 | 140 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,457
Grade B$1,900
Grade C$1,225
Ungraded$1,700
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $263–$4,423 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura RDX engine is listed
We found priced Acura RDX engine listings at 262 salvage yards across 37 states. California supplies the most, with 193 listings (17% of the total) from 33 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $1,100, while Florida yards ask $2,799, 154% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 193 | 33 | $1,100-29% |
| Texas | 192 | 41 | $1,388-11% |
| Florida | 176 | 23 | $2,799+80% |
| New York | 109 | 22 | $2,600+67% |
| Arizona | 45 | 7 | $1,375-12% |
| Georgia | 42 | 8 | $2,156+38% |
| Nevada | 41 | 7 | $1,200-23% |
| Illinois | 31 | 11 | $2,325+49% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,557 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura RDX engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,557
- Acura RDX median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,505–$4,555
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura RDX engine cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$2,260$1,300 – $4,423202450 listingsFits 7 years$2,799$1,675 – $3,5372023100 listingsFits 7 years$2,388$1,425 – $4,4232022100 listingsFits 7 years$2,799$1,675 – $3,5372021100 listingsFits 3 years$1,258$600 – $3,2002020100 listingsFits 3 years$1,500$600 – $3,2002019100 listingsFits 3 years$1,800$620 – $2,5002018100 listingsFits 3 years$478$325 – $1,3712017100 listingsFits 3 years$400$268 – $1,5852016100 listingsFits 3 years$449$263 – $2,650201549 listingsFits 6 years$1,557$958 – $2,035
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura RDX engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura RDX engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 19% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,457.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $400, while 2022 tops the table at $2,799. 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 37% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 97% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 22% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) 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 ±203%
Transmission Control Module
$108median
$35$474
02wide ±216%
Car Radio
$178median
$30$800
03wide ±162%
Engine Computer
$155median
$42$543
04wide ±102%
Front Seat
$225median
$90$547
05wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$30$430
06wide ±213%
Wheels
$170median
$50$774
07wide ±157%
ABS Module
$169median
$45$575
08wide ±179%
Air Bag
$320median
$86$1,232
09wide ±84%
Tail Light
$193median
$55$380
10wide ±197%
Center Console
$116median
$35$493
11wide ±125%
Side Mirror
$650median
$120$1,750
12wide ±88%
Headlight Assembly
$913median
$329$1,940
Price comparisons
Compare Acura RDX engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsAcuraRDX
Elantra$2,483
RDX$1,557
$926 diff5,172 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsAcuraRDX
Civic$792
RDX$1,557
$765 diff4,464 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsAcuraRDX
RAV4$2,000
RDX$1,557
$443 diff3,487 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$6,396
RDX$1,557
$4,839 diff3,395 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsAcuraRDX
F150$3,270
RDX$1,557
$1,713 diff3,257 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$5,038
RDX$1,557
$3,481 diff3,204 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Common questions
Acura RDX engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Acura RDX?
The median asking price is $1,557 across 738 priced listings from 262 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,457. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $400.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX engine?
Using a used part, a Acura RDX engine replacement typically runs $2,505–$4,555 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,557, 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.
Which Acura RDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura RDX engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura RDX engine fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.