2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 Cadillac XT5

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between MDX and XT5?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, and height, than differences, like 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 2018 Cadillac XT5, which is $4,205 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Acura MDX. Also, the 2018 MDX produces fewer horsepower than the 2018 XT5. In addition, the MDX is slightly larger than the XT5. And then, the Acura MDX seats two more passengers than the Cadillac XT5. It also has a 13.4 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
  • 3.6 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$44,200
$39,995
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.6L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
310 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
19 - 20 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 - 23 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.8 in
75.0 in
Length
Length
196.2 in
189.5 in
Height
Height
67.4 in
66.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.0 in
112.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
106 ft2
98.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.1 in
58.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
36.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
39.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
56.2 in

Costs

2018 Acura MDX

2018 Cadillac XT5

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
$2,600 - $2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$519 (2018 Acura MDX SH-AWD)
$409 (2018 Cadillac XT5 FWD 4dr)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$24,733 - $24,983
$22,323 - $22,423
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