Acura RSX Type-S (DC5)
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RSX Type-S (DC5)

2002-2006FWD
210 hp
0-100 in 6.5s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Acura RSX Type-S (DC5)

The RSX Type-S was Honda's answer to a market that no longer wanted the raw, stripped-out Integra Type R, and for years enthusiasts treated it as the softer option. Time has been kinder than the forums were. The K20A2 (K20Z1 from 2005) revs to 7900 rpm, the six-speed gearbox is one of the best front-drive shifters ever fitted to a road car, and the chassis is genuinely playful once you fix the factory alignment.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability88/100
Economy76/100
Insurance Cost40/100
Import Price38/100
Maintenance42/100
Practicality78/100
Parts Availability82/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
3/10 ยท Turn-Key Friendly

K20A2 โ€” basically a DC5 Type R, easy to wrench on.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L N/A VTEC (K20A2/Z1)

Drivetrain

FWD

Horsepower

210 hp

Torque

195 Nm

Weight

1260 kg

0-100 km/t

6.5s

Production Years

2002-2006

Investment Grade

B

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$26,035

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ23,885

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +20%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +124%

Price history

$11,623
2021
$14,141
2022
$16,659
2023
$19,177
2024
$21,696
2025
$26,035
2026
B

Investment Grade ยท Solid

The Acura RSX Type-S (DC5) (2002-2006) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (88/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (42/10 maintenance). The FWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (82/10). Market-wise values have climbed a steep +20.0% over the last 12 months while a rarity score of 36/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market โ€” accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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