Does the Acura RDX 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 RDX 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 RDX 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
The Acura RDX shares Ohio's East Liberty Auto Plant with the MDX and Honda CR-V, so the compact luxury crossover passes the OBBBA final-assembly test. Acura is winding the current RDX down as it moves toward electrified replacements, but the RDX you can buy new today is US-built.
Where the Acura RDX 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
Where is the Acura RDX built?
At Honda's East Liberty Auto Plant in East Liberty, Ohio, alongside the Acura MDX. That is US final assembly, so the RDX satisfies the test.
Is the RDX A-Spec or Advance different?
No. All RDX trims come from the same Ohio plant, so trim level does not change the assembly answer. Decode the VIN if you want unit-level confirmation.
Does a US-built RDX guarantee the deduction?
No — US assembly is only one gate. You also need a new vehicle bought for personal use, a qualifying loan taken 2025–2028, and MAGI under $100,000 single / $200,000 joint.
Related vehicles
Acura MDX ✓ Qualifies Acura Integra ✓ Qualifies Acura TLX ✓ Qualifies Honda CR-V ! Depends on VIN Toyota RAV4 ! Depends on VIN Toyota Highlander ✓ Qualifies
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