2025 Acura MDXTrue Cost of Ownership in UAE
355 hp turbocharged V6, popular luxury SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (5%), insurance, fuel at د.إ0.42/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$57K
Base: $52K
Annual Total
$19K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
5% of base price
VAT
$3K
5% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$153K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Acura MDX — Full Cost Breakdown in UAE
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $52K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (5%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $57K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $756 |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $13K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $19K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $153K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.278 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Acura MDX Fuel Cost Calculator — UAE
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Annual Fuel Cost
$756
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$63
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$5.04
12L × د.إ0.42
Acura MDX Depreciation Curve
The Acura MDX loses approximately $28K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $52K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $39K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $34K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $30K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $27K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $24K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Acura MDX vs. Competitors in UAE
How does the Acura MDX compare to similar cars available in UAE?
Acura
MDX
Base Price
$52K
Annual Cost in UAE
$19K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in UAE
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in UAE
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in UAE
$12K
Annual costs estimated for UAE market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (5%) applied to all models.
🇦🇪 Owning a Car in UAE
No road tax. Cheapest fuel in developed world.
Expensive for UAE
Annual car costs = 45% of average UAE income ($43K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$43K
In UAE
Fuel Price
د.إ0.42/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
5%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
Popular Car Brands in UAE
Acura MDX in UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Acura MDX in UAE.
The 2025 Acura MDX has a base price of $52,000 USD. In UAE, after 5% import duty and 5% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $57,330 USD (د.إ57,330 AED).