Acura’s flagship SUV just saw a mid-cycle refresh, and now we know how much it will cost.
After we checked out Acura’s changes to the fourth-generation MDX back in April, the first production units are making their way into showrooms. It’s inevitable to see price hikes with each passing year, and this updated MDX is no exception. In fact, you’ll have to pay between $750 and $2,355 more than you would have in 2024 for a new MDX for the standard, 3.5-liter V-6 models. If you want the more potent Type S, you’ll have to fork over at least $76,300 for the privilege, which is a hefty bump over this past model year.
So, why is the MDX Type S so much more expensive? While you could get a version without the “Advance” package for 2024, that’s no longer an option here. Now, the high-performance model comes in a fully loaded configuration with all the bells and whistles, including the AcuraWatch 360 driver assistance suite (adding Active Lane Change Assist, Lane Collision Mitigation and Front Cross-Traffic Warning) and a 31-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system. The now-standard Advance also adds in 16-way power adjustable front seats, a 360-degree camera system, a head-up display, heated steering wheel and heated outboard rear seats as well as more attractive Milano leather.
If you’re shopping the other end of the lineup, the 2025 Acura MDX range still has a base model without any of the automaker’s extra packages. That version starts at $52,250 ($750 more than before), and comes with a standard 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V-6 putting out 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. Even this model gets the redesigned front end as well as a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen — and most importantly if you weren’t a fan, no touchpad. All MDXs also get wireless smartphone charging as standard fare.
Like before, you do still get your Technology and A-Spec packages though there is a new option for 2025. The MDX Technology ups the price to $57,650 ($1,905 higher), while the A-Spec bumps up again to $62,850 (up $1,405). The Advance Package is still available on its own, with pricing for that model starting at $67,350 (up $2,355). Now, though, the 2025 Acura MDX lineup has an A-Spec with the Advance package, topping out the non-Type S range of options at $69,350. In past model years, you had to choose between the sportier styling of the A-Spec or the more feature-rich Advance, but Acura finally gives you the option to have both, if your budget stretches that far and you don’t want a Type S.
Base MDX models and the Technology Package still come with front-wheel drive by default, with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system being a $2,400 option. If you go for the A-Spec or above, however, you get AWD baked into the bottom line price.
2025 Acura MDX models are hitting dealers right now.
