2018 Acura MDX vs. 2019 Acura MDX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Acura MDX and 2019 Acura MDX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Acura MDX and the 2019 Acura MDX.
When comparing the 2018 Acura MDX's and the 2019 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Acura MDX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Acura MDX has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2018 Acura MDX and 2019 Acura MDX have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Acura MDX's and the 2019 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Acura MDX ranges from $19,977 to $30,583 while a used 2019 Acura MDX is priced between $22,884 to $35,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Acura MDX and the 2019 Acura MDX both lose 51.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.9 out of 10. Acura MDX is ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Acura MDX is ranked 1 and the Acura MDX is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Acura MDX is also ranked 1 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs while the Acura MDX is ranked 1 out of 20 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Acura MDX and the 2019 Acura MDX makes 290 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 527 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$57,767
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$40,340 - $105,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,355
Price Range:
$19,977 - $30,583
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
175
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,883
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,067
Price Range:
$22,884 - $35,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$36,807
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$23,549 - $51,363
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
274
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,854
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.2 - 8.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 24.4
Acura MDX Rankings
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48 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2018 Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance, w/Advance w/RES, w/Tech, w/Tech w/RES
2019 Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance, w/Advance w/RES, w/Tech, w/Tech w/RES
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4001 lbs
Width:
77.7 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
196.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4032 lbs
Width:
77.7 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
196.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Brown
Canyon Bronze Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Brown
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