2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Acura MDX
When we compare the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2018 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Acura MDX Pricing
A used 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $26,401 to $46,998 while a used 2018 Acura MDX is priced between $22,809 to $34,027.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Acura MDX Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 41.1 percent of its value and the 2018 Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 12.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Acura MDX.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Acura MDX Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.2 out of 10 while the Acura MDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Acura MDX Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.9 out of 10. For the Acura MDX the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the 2018 Acura MDX base engine makes 290 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles.This gives the 2018 Acura MDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe the advantage in maximum range. The Tahoe uses e85, regular unleaded, and the MDX uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Acura MDX has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
26401 - 46998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.41117
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
22809 - 34027
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2278 / 10
Reliability:
8.883401 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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46 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, LS, LT, Police, Premier, Special Service
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
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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):
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular 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):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
51.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
111.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
5223 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
72.4 inches
Length:
204 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18