Does the Acura MDX qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Acura MDX is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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PASS — assembled in the USA
The Acura MDX qualifies on the assembly test. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
Acura's three-row flagship is an Ohio product — the MDX is assembled at Honda's East Liberty Auto Plant, and Acura has built its brand identity around Ohio manufacturing. The MDX passes the OBBBA final-assembly test cleanly.
Where the Acura MDX is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| East Liberty Auto Plant | East Liberty, OH | ✓ United States |
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly PASS is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Is the Acura MDX made in the USA?
Yes. The MDX is assembled at the East Liberty Auto Plant in East Liberty, Ohio, a US final-assembly point, so it meets the assembly test.
Does the MDX Type S also qualify?
Yes. The Type S is built on the same Ohio line as the rest of the MDX range, so it clears the assembly test. New-vehicle, personal-use and income limits still apply.
Does a certified pre-owned MDX qualify?
No. Certified pre-owned is still a used vehicle, and the OBBBA deduction only covers new vehicles — Ohio assembly does not change that.
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