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2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 Audi SQ5

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2018 Audi SQ5

$399 /mo.

What is the main difference between MDX and SQ5?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2018 Acura MDX is priced $10,100 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Audi SQ5. Also, the 2018 SQ5 pulls more horsepower than the 2018 MDX. In addition, the body structure of MDX is slightly larger than that of the SQ5. And then, the Acura MDX seats two more passengers than the Audi SQ5. It also has a 16.6 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
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$44,200
$54,300
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.0L V-6 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
354 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
5.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 - 20 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 - 23 MPG
21 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.8 in
74.5 in
Length
Length
196.2 in
183.9 in
Height
Height
67.4 in
65.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.0 in
111.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
106 ft2
95.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
40.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.1 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
56.5 in

Costs

2018 Acura MDX

2018 Audi SQ5

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
$3,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$519 (2018 Acura MDX SH-AWD)
$399 (2018 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$24,733 - $24,983
$22,663
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