Compare 2023 Acura MDX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $59,950 | $51,200 | $60,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $56,302 | $48,384 | $56,889 |
| Destination | $1,195 | $1,195 | $1,150 |
| 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 | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | N/A | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | 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 | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | 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 And Rear | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Nappa Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Seat Trim | Milano Leather | Leather | MB-Tex Leatherette |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 16 Acura/ELS Studio 3D | 9 | 8 |
| Amplifier | 710W Premium | N/A | 590W |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Acura Navigation System With 3D View With Voice Activation | N/A | MBUX With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | SmartVent 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, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | AcuraLink | INFINITI InTouch W/1-year Trial | ECall Emergency System |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam, Jewel Eye | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Standard | Active Parking Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Active Lane Keeping Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 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), Maintenance (36 Month/30,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 36 Months/30,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Black | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/50HR20.0 BSW Performance AS | P255/60TR18.0 BSW AS | P255/50HR19.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 315/40HR10 |
| Wheels | 20" Gray Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | Illuminated |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| 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 | 4MATIC All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Amplitude Reactive Dampers | N/A | DYNAMIC SELECT |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Amplitude Reactive Dampers Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Amplitude Reactive Dampers Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Standard | ESP W/Crosswind Assist |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sequential SportShift | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 10-spd W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.17 | 4.33 | 3.69 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.4 " | 198.2 " | 194.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.7 " | 78.0 " | 76.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 67.1 " | 69.7 " | 70.7 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 290 @ 6,200 Rpm | 295 @ 6,400 Rpm | 255 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 267 @ 4,700 Rpm | 270 @ 4,800 Rpm | 273 @ 1,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.66 " | 3.78/3.19 " | 3.27/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,534 Lbs. | 4,548 Lbs. | 4,718 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 6,063 Lbs. | 6,217 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,943 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,373 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,521 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 5,000 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 7,700 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 " | 114.2 " | 117.9 " |
| Front Track | 67.7 " | 66.9 " | 65.6 " |
| Rear Track | 67.7 " | 66.9 " | 66.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | 19.4 '' | 19.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .32 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 42.1 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.5 " | 37.7 " | 40.9 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 29.0 " | 28.0 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 40.8 " | 40.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.5 " | 39.6 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 36.2 " | 35.7 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 59.3 " | 58.8 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.8 " | 56.7 " | N/A |
| Third Row Hip Room | 40.6 " | 45.2 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.9 " | 60.6 " | 59.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 60.3 " | 59.7 " | 58.3 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 55.6 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 18.1 Cu.ft. | 14.5 Cu.ft. | 33.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 95.0 Cu.ft. | 75.4 Cu.ft. | 74.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 139 Cu.ft. | 141 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 22.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.57 | $1.47 | $1.62 |
| Depreciation | $35,502 | $33,627 | $35,007 |
| Fees and Taxes | $5,848 | $5,077 | $5,941 |
| Fuel Cost | $10,082 | $9,836 | $10,038 |
| Insurance | $9,008 | $10,543 | $10,248 |
| Maintenance | $5,014 | $3,275 | $6,233 |
| Repairs | $1,037 | $1,014 | $1,540 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,018 | $935 | $1,082 |
| Total Cost | $78,324 | $73,620 | $81,040 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Thigh/hip | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Leg/foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall evaluation | poor | acceptable | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | marginal | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
