Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD cost to own in Canada — the true 5-year total
The Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD starts at $68,380. Over 5 years, owning one (gas car) costs about $79,783 in Canada as of July 2, 2026 — $1,330/month, $1.06/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and registration.
Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD incentives & grants
Canada EVAP: up to $5,000 off an eligible new EV ($2,500 PHEV); Quebec / BC may add more. Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: Transport Canada.
Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD · Canada · 5-year estimate$79,783 total · $1,330/mo · $1.06/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Gas · Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD |
|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $35,558 (45%) |
| Charging / fuel | $14,111 (18%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — |
| Maintenance | $5,873 (7%) |
| Insurance | $11,445 (14%) |
| Financing interest | $12,296 (15%) |
| Registration & fees | $500 (1%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $79,783 |
Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- $68,380manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Efficiency
- 11.2 L/100kmNRCan
- Canada electricity
- 16.50c/kWhprovincial utilities
- Annual km (assumed)
- 15,000Canada average
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What the numbers say
The Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD costs about $79,783 to own over 5 years in Canada — $1,330/month, $1.06/km at 15,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: $35,558, 45% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).
- Where the Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD's $79,783 actually goes: depreciation $35,558 (45%), gas $14,111 (18%), financing interest $12,296 (15%), insurance $11,445 (14%), maintenance $5,873 (7%), registration & fees $500 (1%).
- Per km, that is $0.47 of depreciation and $0.19 of gas, with $0.40 for everything else — $1.06/km all-in.
- Gas vs the fleet: the Acura MDX Tech SH-AWD's 5-year gas bill ($14,111) runs $2,897 above the $11,214 median of the 30 gas and hybrid models we price at the same rates.
What we assume for maintenance
Assumed $1,175/yr for a gas car at 15,000 km/yr — about $5,873 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about $525/yr less in maintenance than a gas car ($650 vs $1,175). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.