Used 2021 Acura RDX SUV Trims Comparison

All are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (272 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but you can opt for all-wheel drive (Acura calls it SH-AWD) for increased traction and sportier driving dynamics.

Base
Standard equipment on the RDX include:

• 19-inch wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats
• Simulated leather upholstery
• 10.2-inch central display with touchpad controller
• Nine-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Onboard Wi-Fi hotspot

Every RDX also comes with:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Acura and the car in front)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

Technology
The Technology package adds some appealing upgrades and safety features, such as:

• Leather upholstery
• Navigation system
• Two charge-only USB ports in the back row
• 12-speaker premium audio system
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
• Front and rear parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)

A-Spec
The A-Spec is the sport-themed RDX with:

• All the features from the Technology package
• 20-inch wheels
• Restyled bumpers
• Black-painted exterior trim
• Ventilated front seats
• Leather and simulated suede upholstery
• 16-speaker audio system

Advance
The range-topping Advance package adds the following to the RDX:

• All the features from the Technology package
• Adaptive suspension dampers (enhance ride comfort and handling)
• Hands-free liftgate
• Sound-reducing front side glass
• Wood cabin trim
• Heated steering wheel
• Thigh extension and side bolster adjustment for front seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Head-up display
• 16-speaker audio system
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the RDX and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

PMC Edition
This limited-edition RDX combines the visual enhancements of the A-Spec with the extra features of the Advance. It also has:

• Exclusive Thermal Orange paint
• Gloss black treatment for the wheels, roof, grille, wheels, side mirrors and exhaust tips
• Orange seat stitching