2018 Acura RDX vs. 2018 Nissan Murano
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Acura RDX and 2018 Nissan Murano 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 RDX and the 2018 Nissan Murano.
When we compare the 2018 Acura RDX's and the 2018 Nissan Murano's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 Nissan Murano has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Acura RDX's and the 2018 Nissan Murano's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Acura RDX is a better car than the 2018 Nissan Murano.
Pricing: A used 2018 Acura RDX ranges from $13,999 to $25,901 while a used 2018 Nissan Murano is priced between $11,192 to $21,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Acura RDX loses 47.8 percent of its value and the 2018 Nissan Murano loses 55.3 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Acura RDX retains 7.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Nissan Murano.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RDX is 8.4 out of 10 while the Nissan Murano's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Acura RDX being ranked 2 out of 28 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Nissan Murano being ranked 2 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura RDX is 8.3 out of 10. For the Nissan Murano the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Acura RDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Murano.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Acura RDX’s base engine makes 279 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan Murano base engine makes 260 horsepower. The RDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Murano is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. This gives the 2018 Nissan Murano the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Acura RDX. The RDX uses premium unleaded, and the Murano uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 Nissan Murano, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Acura RDX, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Acura RDX and the 2018 Nissan Murano have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41146
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33355 - 54300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22995 - 34810
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19645
Price Range:
13999 - 25901
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
20508
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
16504 - 28711
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
210
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90894
# Good or Great Deals:
89
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16852
Price Range:
11192 - 21990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
19664
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
12459 - 31292
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
442
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97434
# Good or Great Deals:
228
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Nissan Murano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.0 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.322
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Murano
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.164
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.633416062319495
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 21.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9631628050488679
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.0 - 15.2
Acura RDX Rankings
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49 out of / 70Nissan Murano Rankings
Ranking
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64 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, w/AcuraWatch, w/Advance, w/Tech, w/Tech w/AcuraWatch
2018 Nissan Murano Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
279 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
252 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 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):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
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 outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.8 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3737 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3768 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
67.8 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black
Brown
Java Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Pearl White
Blue
Arctic Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Graphite
Gray
Not available
