Used 2018 Acura MDX SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2018 Acura MDX is a three-row luxury SUV that seats up to seven. It's offered in three trim levels: Standard, Technology and Advance. The Standard and Technology MDXs come nicely equipped, and the Advance has all the features you'll likely want in this class of vehicle. All of the above employ a 3.5-liter V6 engine (290 horsepower, 267 pound-feet) that's paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission with either front- or all-wheel drive. The Sport Hybrid uses a smaller 3.0-liter V6 in conjunction with three electric motors (combined 321 hp, 289 lb-ft) and a seven-speed automatic transmission to deliver an estimated 27 mpg combined.
Which MDX trim does Edmunds recommend?
While the improved power and fuel economy of the Sport Hybrid model seem appealing, the model's lack of responsiveness at low speeds can be annoying. For this reason, we recommend the standard MDX equipped with all-wheel drive and the Advance package. You won't be disappointed by its power, and the all-wheel-drive system adds welcome agility to this three-row SUV. Plus, the Advance adds features such as 20-inch wheels, a surround-view camera, premium leather and ventilated front seats.
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Comparing average pricing near
Gilbert, AZ
| Vehicle | MDX Base | MDX SH-AWD | MDX Technology Package | MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages | MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD | MDX Advance Package | MDX Advance and Entertainment Packages |
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| Vehicle | Technology and Entertainment Packages 3.5L 6cyl 9A See all MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages for sale | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM See all MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD for sale1 for sale near you | Advance and Entertainment Packages 3.5L 6cyl 9A See all MDX Advance and Entertainment Packages for sale | ||||
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | leather | leather | leather | leather | leather | premium leather | premium leather |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 321 hp @ 6,300 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 289 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.0 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l |
| Engine configuration | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 | 245/60R18 | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 19 / 27 / 22 MPG | 18 / 26 / 21 MPG | 19 / 27 / 22 MPG | 19 / 27 / 22 MPG | 26 / 27 / 27 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 19.4 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 371 / 527 miles | 351 / 507 miles | 371 / 527 miles | 371 / 527 miles | 504 / 524 miles | 390 / 527 miles | 390 / 527 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.4 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,001 lb. | 4,215 lb. | 4,028 lb. | 4,061 lb. | 4,471 lb. | 4,065 lb. | 4,087 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 77.8 in. | 77.8 in. | 77.8 in. | 77.8 in. | 77.8 in. | 77.8 in. | 77.8 in. |
| Height | 67.4 in. | 67.4 in. | 67.4 in. | 67.4 in. | 67.4 in. | 67.4 in. | 67.4 in. |
| Length | 196.2 in. | 196.2 in. | 196.2 in. | 196.2 in. | 196.2 in. | 196.2 in. | 196.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Cargo Space | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. | 14.9 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Ebony, leather Graystone, leather Parchment, leather | Ebony, leather Graystone, leather Parchment, leather | Ebony, leather Graystone, leather Espresso, leather Parchment, leather | Ebony, leather Graystone, leather Espresso, leather Parchment, leather | Ebony, leather Graystone, leather Espresso, leather Parchment, leather | Graystone, premium leather Ebony, premium leather Parchment, premium leather Espresso, premium leather | Graystone, premium leather Ebony, premium leather Parchment, premium leather Espresso, premium leather |
| Exterior | White Diamond Pearl Basque Red Pearl II Modern Steel Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic | White Diamond Pearl Basque Red Pearl II Modern Steel Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic | White Diamond Pearl Basque Red Pearl II Fathom Blue Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Black Copper Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic | White Diamond Pearl Basque Red Pearl II Fathom Blue Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Black Copper Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic | White Diamond Pearl Basque Red Pearl II Fathom Blue Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Black Copper Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic | White Diamond Pearl San Marino Red Fathom Blue Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Black Copper Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic | White Diamond Pearl San Marino Red Fathom Blue Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Black Copper Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic |