Acura catalytic converters run about $60 to $350 for one original unit in 2026. MDX and RL units lead at $100 to $350, TL and TSX V6 units bring $100 to $300, RDX units $75 to $275, TSX 2.4, Integra and RSX units $75 to $250, and ILX units $60 to $200. Most V6 models carry two.
Honda underneath, and proud of it
Acura is Honda’s premium division, and unlike some badge exercises on this site the engineering is genuinely shared rather than merely related. The part catalogues make that obvious in a way no amount of marketing can obscure.
A single replacement converter is listed as fitting the Acura MDX, RDX, RLX, TL, TSX and ZDX across 3.0, 3.5 and 3.7 litre V6 engines. Six models, one part. Another is sold as fitting the 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord 2.4 and the 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX 2.4 together. One more covers the 2014 to 2019 MDX alongside the 2013 to 2018 RDX.
So the useful instruction is the same as on every shared-platform brand, and it is worth stating before the prices rather than after. Quote the stamped reference, not the badge. A buyer hearing Acura may reach for a premium-marque assumption in either direction. A buyer given the code looks up a part they already price.
Acura catalytic converter scrap prices by model
Model Years Notes Indicative range (USD) Measurement Model years covered What sets the unit apart Buyer quotes for one complete unit, honeycomb intact MDX and RL (3.5 and 3.7 V6) 2001 to 2020 Two manifold converters; shared across the V6 range $100 to $350 TL and TSX V6 (3.5) 2009 to 2014 Two units; same part family as the MDX $100 to $300 RDX and ZDX 2007 to 2018 Shares references with the MDX $75 to $275 TSX 2.4 (Accord twin) 2004 to 2014 Same part as the 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord 2.4 $75 to $250 Integra and RSX 1990 to 2006 Smaller engine, lower loading than the V6 range $75 to $250 CL and Legend 1986 to 2003 Older V6 coupe and saloon $75 to $250 ILX (Civic twin) 2013 to 2018 Smallest Acura unit $60 to $200 Manifold pre-cat, any model Various Small unit cast into the exhaust manifold $20 to $100 Aftermarket replacement, any model All years Universal unit, trace metal $5 to $50
Ranges are compiled from published core-buyer code lists, catalyst exchange transaction data and current scrap guides; they are not a live per-code feed. Figures are per unit, and V6 models carry two.
Where to look: the manifold position
Before pricing anything, find the units, because on this brand they are not always where people look first.
The V6 models, MDX included, use manifold catalytic converters. Replacement sets for the MDX 3.5 are sold as both-side manifold converters with a front flex pipe, which confirms the arrangement plainly. The catalysts sit at the engine, bolted to or cast into the exhaust manifolds, rather than further back under the floor.
Two consequences. If you traced the exhaust from the middle of the car and found nothing, look at the engine. And there are two of them on a V6, one per bank, which means a quote covering a single unit is covering half the vehicle.
Four-cylinder models such as the TSX 2.4 and the ILX carry one main unit plus a small manifold pre-cat worth $20 to $100 on its own.
The Integra question, answered honestly
Enthusiast interest in the Integra and RSX is real, and it prompts a fair question: is an original unit worth more to a collector than to a recycler?
On scrap value alone the answer is no, and the reason is unglamorous. The Integra ran smaller engines than the V6 range, so it carries a smaller catalyst with a lighter precious metal loading. Published figures place it at the lower end of the Acura list rather than the upper, at $75 to $250, below the MDX and TL.
Whether a restorer would pay more than a recycler is a separate market and not one this page can price. If you have an original, unmodified unit off a clean car, it costs nothing to check a marque forum or used-parts listing before selling it for metal. But treat that as a question to ask rather than a premium to assume, and do not turn down a fair scrap quote on the strength of a hope.
One thing that is certain: these cars attract aftermarket exhaust work more than most, and a high-flow or universal replacement brings $5 to $50 whatever badge the car wears. Check for a stamped reference before anything else.
Acura prices around the world
Platinum, palladium and rhodium settle in US dollars, so an Acura reference holds the same metal value in every market. Currency and local buyer depth are what change. The table converts the Acura span into each market’s money at today’s rate.
Market Currency Unit Equivalent range United States USD per unit $60.00 to 350.00 United Kingdom GBP per unit £44.38 to 258.90 Canada CAD per unit C$82.98 to 484.08 Australia AUD per unit A$83.26 to 485.69 Germany EUR per unit €51.66 to 301.38 India INR per unit ₹5,673 to 33,092 Bangladesh BDT per unit ৳7,376 to 43,025 United Arab Emirates AED per unit AED220.35 to 1,285 Saudi Arabia SAR per unit SAR225.00 to 1,313 Turkey TRY per unit ₺2,908 to 16,961 South Africa ZAR per unit R957.45 to 5,585 China CNY per unit CN¥403.16 to 2,352
These conversions are the metal-value anchor rather than a local quote. Acura is sold mainly in North America and China, so most readers here are working the US column. Elsewhere the same vehicles were often sold as Hondas, in which case the Honda figures are the page you want.
What replacement costs, for context
Worth knowing before deciding whether to repair a car or retire it.
Dealer figures put a new MDX converter at roughly $623 to $2,926 depending on year and availability, an RSX at $1,379 to $2,404 and a TSX anywhere from $366 to $2,717. The spread is wide because it depends heavily on which unit and which year.
Aftermarket parts are a different world again. Replacement converters for the TSX 2.4 list from around $40 to $155, and for the MDX from about $70 to $394, with premium branded sets higher.
The practical rule is the same as everywhere. If the car is going to a dismantler, sell the original units as cores rather than fitting anything. If it is staying on the road, check what your local emissions testing accepts before buying the cheapest option available.
Questions people actually ask
How much is an Acura catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $60 and $350 for one original unit in 2026. ILX units bring $60 to $200, TSX 2.4, Integra, RSX, CL and Legend units $75 to $250, RDX units $75 to $275, TL and TSX V6 units $100 to $300, and MDX and RL units $100 to $350.
Do Acura and Honda converters share part numbers?
Frequently yes. Replacement units are sold as fitting the 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord 2.4 and the 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX 2.4 together, and a single V6 reference covers the MDX, RDX, RLX, TL, TSX and ZDX. Quote the stamped code rather than the badge.
Where is the catalytic converter on an Acura MDX?
At the engine rather than under the floor. The V6 models use manifold converters bolted to or cast into the exhaust manifolds, and replacement sets are sold as both-side manifold units with a front flex pipe. There are two of them, one per bank.
Is an Acura Integra converter worth more because of enthusiast demand?
Not as scrap. The Integra used smaller engines than the V6 range, so its converter carries a lighter precious metal loading and sits at the lower end of the Acura list at $75 to $250. Any collector premium would be in the used-parts market rather than the scrap market, and is worth checking rather than assuming.
How many catalytic converters does an Acura have?
V6 models including the MDX, TL, RL and RDX carry two, one per exhaust bank. Four-cylinder models such as the TSX 2.4 and ILX carry one main unit plus a small manifold pre-cat worth $20 to $100 on its own.
Figures on this page are indicative buyer ranges for complete, uncut original units and are not offers to buy. Replacement estimates are typical published figures and vary by year, specification and availability. Converter types, codes and selling rules are covered on the main catalytic converter price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Acura catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $60 and $350 for one original unit in 2026. ILX units bring $60 to $200, TSX 2.4, Integra, RSX, CL and Legend units $75 to $250, RDX and ZDX units $75 to $275, TL and TSX V6 units $100 to $300, and MDX and RL units $100 to $350.
Do Acura and Honda catalytic converters share part numbers?
Frequently yes. Replacement units are listed as fitting the 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord 2.4 alongside the 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX 2.4, and one V6 reference covers the MDX, RDX, RLX, TL, TSX and ZDX together. Quote the stamped code rather than the badge.
Where is the catalytic converter on an Acura MDX?
At the engine rather than under the floor. The V6 models use manifold converters mounted at the exhaust manifolds, and replacement sets are sold as both-side manifold units with a front flex pipe. There are two, one per cylinder bank.
Is an Acura Integra converter worth more because of enthusiast demand?
Not as scrap. The Integra used smaller engines than the V6 range, so its converter carries a lighter precious metal loading and sits at the lower end of the Acura list at $75 to $250. Any collector premium would sit in the used-parts market, which is worth checking rather than assuming.
How many catalytic converters does an Acura have?
V6 models including the MDX, TL, RL and RDX carry two, one per exhaust bank. Four-cylinder models such as the TSX 2.4 and the ILX carry a single main unit plus a small manifold pre-cat worth $20 to $100 on its own.
What does it cost to replace an Acura catalytic converter?
Dealer figures put a new MDX unit at roughly $623 to $2,926 depending on year and availability, an RSX at $1,379 to $2,404 and a TSX between $366 and $2,717. Aftermarket parts are far cheaper, from around $40 for a TSX unit, but check local emissions rules first.