2003 Acura MDX: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

7 builds left the factory as a 2003 MDX, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 5 main configurations
  • 5,606 vehicles built
  • 36 for sale right now

Which MDX is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your MDX

What actually differs

Touring Package 2HNYD186-3 Base configuration Touring Package 2HNYD188-3 Touring Package 2HNYD189-3
Typical price today $4,995 $5,800 $4,988 —
For sale right now 10 6 14 3
Vehicles built 1,672 1,187 1,164 992
Same on every 2003 MDX
  • Engine 3.5L 6-cyl
  • Power 260 hp
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
  • Doors 5-door
Price trend

Median down $210 over the last 11 months.

2003 MDX price history →
Cost to run

15/21 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,740/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2003 MDX

Safety, in plain English

What 2HNYD182-3 means

2HN YD182 · 3
2HN
the World Manufacturer Identifier Acura registered — assembled in Canada
YD182
together encode the MDX line — Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), 3.5L 6cyl — as Acura filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
3
in position 10 — model year 2003
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run 2HNYD182 53H546192
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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