2026 Acura MDX: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
10 builds left the factory as a 2026 MDX, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN. The 8 main configurations sell for $45,215–$79,593 today.
- 8 main configurations
- 60,186 vehicles built
- 6,724 for sale right now
- $45,215–$79,593 typical price range
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
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Technology 5J8YD9H4-T3.5L 6-cyl, 290 hp, Automatic. 7,019 built.
$47,258 great deal $59,250 typical $60,947 top of market -
SH-AWD Technology/ Tech 5J8YE1H4-T3.5L 6-cyl, 290 hp, Automatic, All-wheel drive. 11,392 built.
$51,995 great deal $61,450 typical $63,098 top of market -
SH-AWD A-Spec Advance/ Platinum Elite A-Spec 5J8YE1H9-T3.5L 6-cyl, 290 hp, Automatic, All-wheel drive. 7,513 built.
$59,186 great deal $70,950 typical $72,746 top of market -
Most common — 21% of 2026 MDXs
SH-AWD Advance 5J8YE1H8-T3.5L 6-cyl, 290 hp, Automatic, All-wheel drive. 12,613 built.
$59,788 great deal $68,950 typical $70,643 top of market -
SH-AWD Type S Advance/ Type S Ultra 5J8YD8H8-T3L 6-cyl, 355 hp, Automatic, All-wheel drive. 6,153 built.
$70,389 great deal $77,900 typical $79,593 top of market -
SH-AWD A-Spec 5J8YE1H0-T3.5L 6-cyl, 290 hp, Automatic, All-wheel drive. 9,796 built.
$52,491 great deal $64,450 typical $66,205 top of market -
SH-AWD 5J8YE1H3-T3.5L 6-cyl, 290 hp, Automatic, All-wheel drive. 4,412 built.
$46,788 great deal $56,050 typical $57,634 top of market -
MDX 5J8YD9H3-T3.5L 6-cyl, 290 hp, Automatic. 1,286 built.
$45,215 great deal $53,850 typical $55,844 top of market
What actually differs
| SH-AWD Advance | SH-AWD Technology/ Tech | SH-AWD A-Spec | SH-AWD A-Spec Advance/ Platinum Elite A-Spec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price today | $68,950 | $61,450 | $64,450 | $70,950 |
| For sale right now | 1,324 | 1,272 | 1,063 | 733 |
| Vehicles built | 12,613 | 11,392 | 9,796 | 7,513 |
Same on every 2026 MDX
- Engine 3.5L 6-cyl
- Power 290 hp
- Drivetrain All-wheel drive
- Transmission Automatic
- Fuel Gasoline
- Body Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
- Doors 5-door
What people actually pay
7,741 price observations · updated Sep 6, 2026Safety, in plain English
- ✓ Warns you before a crash
- ✓ Brakes for you in an emergency
- ✓ Steers you back into the lane
- ✓ Keeps distance on the highway
What 5J8YD9H4-T means
- 5J8
- the World Manufacturer Identifier Acura registered — assembled in the United States
- YD9H4
- 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
- T
- in position 10 — model year 2026
- 9, 11–17
- vehicle-specific fields: check digit, plant code and production sequence
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.
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