Compare 2008 Acura MDX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $43,695 | $38,800 | $39,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $39,705 | $34,338 | $36,354 |
| Destination | $760 | $825 | $865 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Partial | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/aluminum |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 Acura/ELS | 8 | 11 Bose(R) |
| Amplifier | Standard | 210W Premium | 300W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Concealed | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Window Grid And Roof Mount |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P265/60VR18.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 18" Machined Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Fender Flares | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | SH-AWD All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | SportShift | Optional | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.53 | 3.29 | 3.69 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 190.7 " | 186.2 " | 189.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.5 " | 72.6 " | 75.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.2 " | 66.1 " | 65.0 " |
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 6,000 Rpm | 270 @ 6,200 Rpm | 275 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 275 @ 5,000 Rpm | 251 @ 4,700 Rpm | 268 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.7 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 92 Mph | 88 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 58 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.78 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.76/3.20 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,559 Lbs. | 4,090 Lbs. | 4,315 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,952 Lbs. | 5,265 Lbs. | 5,481 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,888 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,175 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,158 Lbs. | 925 Lbs. | 1,136 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 5,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 10,053 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 " | 106.9 " | 112.2 " |
| Front Track | 67.7 " | 62.0 " | 62.7 " |
| Rear Track | 67.5 " | 61.2 " | 64.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.8 '' | 18.7 '' | 19.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .35 | .37 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.5 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.7 " | 36.4 " | 35.2 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 29.1 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.2 " | 39.3 " | 40.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.6 " | 38.6 " | 39.5 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 35.7 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 59.0 " | 55.6 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 59.1 " | 55.1 " | 55.0 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 42.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.6 " | 57.9 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.5 " | 57.1 " | 57.4 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 38.3 Cu.ft. | 27.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 83.5 Cu.ft. | 85.0 Cu.ft. | 64.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 142 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.0 Gal. | 19.2 Gal. | 23.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | poor | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | poor | N/A |
