2017 Acura MDX vs. 2017 Acura RDX

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between MDX and RDX?

What we have here are two SUVs from Acura with some differences, such as the cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Acura RDX, which is $8,380 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Acura MDX. Also, the 2017 MDX pulls more horsepower than the 2017 RDX. In addition, the MDX has a slightly larger body than the RDX. And then, the Acura MDX seats two more passengers than the Acura RDX. In addition to seating more passengers, you will fit more stuff in the trunk as it has 17.3 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$44,050
$35,670
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
279 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
19 - 20 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 - 23 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.8 in
73.7 in
Length
Length
196.2 in
184.4 in
Height
Height
67.4 in
65.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.0 in
105.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
106 ft2
94.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
38.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.1 in
58.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
38.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
57.2 in

Costs

2017 Acura MDX

2017 Acura RDX

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
$3,050 - $3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$379 (2017 Acura MDX FWD)
$409 (2017 Acura RDX AWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$19,693 - $19,943
$21,773 - $21,873
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