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2023 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Advance·39K mi
Test drive today·Greensboro
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$41,998

About this car

Stock: 29078628
VIN: 5J8YE1H8XPL021971

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 38,183
  • City, State: Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: Fleet
  • City/Highway MPG: 19/25

Colors

  • Exterior: Black
  • Interior: Tan

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.5L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 267/4,700 RPM
  • Horsepower: 290/6,200 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • Head Up Display
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera

Highlights

  • Single Owner
  • Warranty
  • Advanced Features

All features

Feature Summary: Loaded (9)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • ABS Brakes
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Power Locks
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Smart Key
  • Third Row Seat
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Android Auto
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Head Up Display
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Navigation System
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Remote Start
  • Leather Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Sunroof(s)

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.50/5
  • Number of Reviews: 4

2022 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Technology·48K mi
Free shipping·Sep 17–22 from Gastonia
·
$37,998

About this car

Stock: 28886278
VIN: 5J8YE1H46NL024201

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 47,118
  • City, State: Gastonia, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: Prior Theft History
  • City/Highway MPG: 19/25

Colors

  • Exterior: Black
  • Interior: Black

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.5L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 267/4,700 RPM
  • Horsepower: 290/6,200 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Fold-Away Third Row

Highlights

  • Single Owner
  • Warranty
  • Advanced Features

All features

Feature Summary: Loaded (9)
  • Power Locks
  • Smart Key
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Android Auto
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Navigation System
  • Side Airbags
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Rear View Camera
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Defroster
  • Third Row Seat
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Tow Hitch
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Power Mirrors
  • Alloy Wheels
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Sunroof(s)

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.29/5
  • Number of Reviews: 7

2017 Acura MDX

81K mi
Free shipping·Sep 16–20 from Charlotte
·
$21,998

About this car

Stock: 70046630
VIN: 5FRYD4H3XHB000645

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 80,146
  • City, State: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: Fleet
  • City/Highway MPG: 18/26

Colors

  • Exterior: Red
  • Interior: Gray

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.5L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 267/4,700 RPM
  • Horsepower: 290/6,200 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Rear View Camera
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Sunroof(s)

Highlights

  • Low Miles Per Year
  • Advanced Features

All features

Feature Summary: Loaded (7)
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Smart Key
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Rear View Camera
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Leather Seats
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • CD Audio
  • Rear Defroster
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • ABS Brakes
  • Side Airbags
  • SiriusXM Trial Available

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.35/5
  • Number of Reviews: 20
Popular

2022 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Type S Advance·27K mi
Free shipping·Sep 16–20 from Charlotte
·
$50,998

About this car

Stock: 70076760
VIN: 5J8YD8H85NL000275

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 26,052
  • City, State: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: None
  • City/Highway MPG: 17/21

Colors

  • Exterior: Gray
  • Interior: Black

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.0L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 354/1,400 RPM
  • Horsepower: 355/5,500 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • Head Up Display
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors

Highlights

  • Single Owner
  • Low Miles Per Year
  • Warranty
  • Advanced Features

All features

Feature Summary: Loaded (10)
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Rear Defroster
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Third Row Seat
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Seat Massagers
  • Power Mirrors
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Navigation System
  • Alloy Wheels
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear View Camera
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Smart Key
  • Android Auto
  • Head Up Display
  • Remote Start
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Apple CarPlay
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Sunroof(s)

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.29/5
  • Number of Reviews: 7
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2022 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Technology·57K mi
On hold for a shopper·Greensboro
·
$36,998

About this car

Stock: 29078618
VIN: 5J8YE1H47NL006015

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 56,532
  • City, State: Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: Fleet
  • City/Highway MPG: 19/25

Colors

  • Exterior: Silver
  • Interior: Brown

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.5L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 267/4,700 RPM
  • Horsepower: 290/6,200 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Fold-Away Third Row

Highlights

  • Advanced Features

All features

Feature Summary: Loaded (8)
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Power Locks
  • Android Auto
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Smart Key
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Rear View Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Third Row Seat
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Power Mirrors
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Side Airbags
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Navigation System
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Sunroof(s)

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.29/5
  • Number of Reviews: 7
On hold

2023 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Technology·50K mi
On hold for a shopper·Independence Boulevard
·
$37,998

About this car

Stock: 28983506
VIN: 5J8YE1H49PL041688

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 49,379
  • City, State: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: Fleet
  • City/Highway MPG: 19/25

Colors

  • Exterior: Black
  • Interior: Black

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.5L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 267/4,700 RPM
  • Horsepower: 290/6,200 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Fold-Away Third Row

Highlights

  • Single Owner
  • Warranty
  • Advanced Features

All features

Feature Summary: Loaded (8)
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Rear Defroster
  • Parking Sensors
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • ABS Brakes
  • Smart Key
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Third Row Seat
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Locks
  • Android Auto
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Leather Seats
  • Side Airbags
  • Power Windows
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Rear View Camera
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Navigation System
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Sunroof(s)

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.50/5
  • Number of Reviews: 4
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2015 Acura MDX

102K mi
Available soon·Independence Boulevard
·
$17,998

About this car

Stock: 29095993
VIN: 5FRYD4H67FB016048

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Midsize
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 101,788
  • City, State: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: None
  • City/Highway MPG: 18/27

Colors

  • Exterior: White
  • Interior: Gray

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.5L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 267/4,500 RPM
  • Horsepower: 290/6,200 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • Technology Package
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Leather Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Fold-Away Third Row

Highlights

  • Advanced Features

All features

  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Power Mirrors
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Navigation System
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Parking Sensors
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Remote Start
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Smart Key
  • SiriusXM Trial Available

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.40/5
  • Number of Reviews: 15
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2023 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Type S Advance·20K mi
Available soon·Independence Boulevard
·
$54,998

About this car

Stock: 29138718
VIN: 5J8YD8H87PL003925

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 19,538
  • City, State: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: None
  • City/Highway MPG: 17/21

Colors

  • Exterior: Gray
  • Interior: Red

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.0L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 354/1,400 RPM
  • Horsepower: 355/5,500 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • Head Up Display
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors

Highlights

  • Single Owner
  • Low Miles
  • Warranty
  • Advanced Features

All features

  • Parking Sensors
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Rear Defroster
  • Power Windows
  • Smart Key
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • ABS Brakes
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Mirrors
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Head Up Display
  • Power Locks
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Navigation System
  • Side Airbags
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Android Auto
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Remote Start
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Leather Seats
  • Seat Massagers
  • Power Seat(s)
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Sunroof(s)

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.50/5
  • Number of Reviews: 4
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2022 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Type S Advance·38K mi
Available soon·Independence Boulevard
·
$48,998

About this car

Stock: 70233339
VIN: 5J8YD8H89NL002434

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: Luxury Vehicles, SUVs
  • Mileage: 37,223
  • City, State: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: None
  • City/Highway MPG: 17/21

Colors

  • Exterior: Gray
  • Interior: Red

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.0L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Engine Torque: 354/1,400 RPM
  • Horsepower: 355/5,500 RPM
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • Head Up Display
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors

Highlights

  • Warranty
  • Advanced Features

All features

  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Running Boards
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Windows
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Side Airbags
  • Navigation System
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • ABS Brakes
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Head Up Display
  • Seat Massagers
  • Rear Defroster
  • Third Row Seat
  • Leather Seats
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Sunroof(s)

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.29/5
  • Number of Reviews: 7
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2020 Acura MDX

SH-AWD Technology·43K mi
Available soon·Independence Boulevard
·
$30,998

About this car

Stock: 29213060
VIN: 5J8YD4H58LL030429

Base specifications

  • Body: 4D Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Large
  • Type: SUVs
  • Mileage: 42,441
  • City, State: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Prior Use: None
  • City/Highway MPG: 19/26

Colors

  • Exterior: Gray
  • Interior: Brown

Engine

  • Engine Size: 3.5L
  • Engine Type: Gas
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission: Automatic

Key features

  • Technology Package
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera

Highlights

  • Low Miles Per Year
  • Advanced Features

All features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Parking Sensors
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Rear Defroster
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Remote Start
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • CD Audio
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Third Row Seat
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Power Windows
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Mirrors
  • Android Auto
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Locks
  • SiriusXM Trial Available
  • Tow Hitch

Ratings & reviews

  • Average Rating: 4.60/5
  • Number of Reviews: 20
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Used Acura MDX in Greensboro, NC for sale
Used Acura MDX near Mooresville, NC for sale

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*Price excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, tags, and any optional products or services. Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of NC, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Limited warranty is 30 days. See store for details. We make every effort to provide accurate information, but please verify before purchasing.