Acura RDX alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Acura RDX, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Acura RDX and are good next research steps.

from $40,200

Honda Ridgeline

Price : 40,200 - 46,800 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 280 HP
FuelEconomy City : 18 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 23 - 24 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 262 lb-ft
Model : Ridgeline
Modell : Sport AWD, RTL AWD, TrailSport AWD, Sport+ AWD, Black Edition AWD, RTL+ AWD, TrailSport+ AWD
Trim Level : Sport AWD, RTL AWD, TrailSport AWD, Sport+ AWD, Black Edition AWD, RTL+ AWD, TrailSport+ AWD
Engine Displacement : 3.5 L
Curb weight : 4,420 - 4,504 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.5 gal
Length : 210.2 in.
Width : 78.6 in.
Height : 70 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Ridgeline

a bit more efficient
moderately lighter
slightly cheaper
barely more power

from $28,800

Hyundai Santa Cruz

Price : 28,800 - 42,800 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 281 HP
FuelEconomy City : 18 - 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 30 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 181 - 311 lb-ft
Model : Santa Cruz
Modell : SE FWD, SEL FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, SEL Activity AWD, SEL Activity FWD
Trim Level : SE FWD, SEL FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, SEL Activity AWD, SEL Activity FWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,779 - 4,295 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.7 gal
Length : 195.9 in.
Width : 75 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Santa Cruz

considerably cheaper
marginally more power
very slightly more efficient
very slightly lighter

from $33,000

Acura Integra

Price : 33,000 - 52,900 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic, Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 200 - 320 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 - 30 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 37 MPG
Seats : 4 - 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 192 - 310 lb-ft
Model : Integra
Modell : CVT w/A-Spec Package, CVT w/A-Spec Technology Package, Manual w/A-Spec Technology Package, CVT, Type S Manual
Trim Level : CVT w/A-Spec Package, CVT w/A-Spec Technology Package, Manual w/A-Spec Technology Package, CVT, Type S Manual
Engine Displacement : 1.5 - 2 L
Curb weight : 3,073 - 3,219 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.4 gal
Length : 185.8 - 186 in.
Width : 72 - 74.8 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Acura

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Quick data check: Acura Integra

markedly cheaper
moderately more power
noticeably more efficient
markedly lighter

from $34,300

Hyundai Santa Fe

Price : 34,300 - 48,700 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 277 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 29 MPG
Seats : 6 - 7
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 311 lb-ft
Model : Santa Fe
Modell : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD
Trim Level : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 4,343 - 4,486 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.7 gal
Length : 190.2 in.
Width : 74.8 in.
Height : 67 - 69 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Santa Fe

barely more efficient
marginally lighter
markedly cheaper
only slightly more power

from $25,000

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Price : 25,000 - 37,000 $
Body Type : Hatchback, i-ACTIV AWD Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic, Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 27 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 186 - 310 lb-ft
Model : Mazda3 Hatchback
Modell : 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD, 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD, 2.5 S Auto FWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD, 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD, 2.5 S Auto FWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,086 - 3,397 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.7 - 13.2 gal
Length : 175.6 in.
Width : 70.7 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

a bit more power
significantly cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly lighter

from $38,300

GMC Sierra 1500

Price : 38,300 - 84,200 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 305 - 420 HP
FuelEconomy City : 15 - 23 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 19 - 27 MPG
Seats : 3 - 6
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 383 - 495 lb-ft
Model : Sierra 1500
Modell : 2WD Crew Cab 147" SLE, 2WD Crew Cab 147" SLT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Denali, 4WD Reg Cab 126" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 147" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 147" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL, 4WD Crew Cab 147" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB, 4WD Crew Cab 147" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 147" AT4, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Denali, 4WD Crew Cab 147" AT4X, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Denali Ultimate, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 157" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Elevation, 4WD Crew Cab 157" SLT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation, 4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 157" AT4, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Denali, 2WD Reg Cab 126" Pro, 2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 147" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 147" SLE, 2WD Double Cab 147" Elevation, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Pro
Trim Level : 2WD Crew Cab 147" SLE, 2WD Crew Cab 147" SLT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Denali, 4WD Reg Cab 126" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 147" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 147" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL, 4WD Crew Cab 147" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB, 4WD Crew Cab 147" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 147" AT4, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Denali, 4WD Crew Cab 147" AT4X, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Denali Ultimate, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 157" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Elevation, 4WD Crew Cab 157" SLT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation, 4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 157" AT4, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Denali, 2WD Reg Cab 126" Pro, 2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 147" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 147" SLE, 2WD Double Cab 147" Elevation, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Pro
Engine Displacement : 5.3 - 6.2 L
Fuel tank capacity : 24 - 28 gal
Length : 210.97 - 242.45 in.
Width : 81.15 - 81.24 in.
Height : 75 - 78 in.
Brand : GMC

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Quick data check: GMC Sierra 1500

a bit cheaper
noticeably more power
only slightly more efficient

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Acura RDX head-to-head against similar models.

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Acura RDX

GMC Sierra 1500

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