2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 Honda Pilot
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Acura MDX and 2019 Honda Pilot 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 2019 Acura MDX and the 2019 Honda Pilot.
When comparing the 2019 Acura MDX's and the 2019 Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2019 Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. The 2019 Acura MDX and 2019 Honda Pilot have the same Based on this comparison of the 2019 Acura MDX's and the 2019 Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Acura MDX ranges from $18,990 to $34,143 while a used 2019 Honda Pilot is priced between $16,999 to $30,989.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value and the 2019 Honda Pilot loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Honda Pilot retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Acura MDX.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.5 out of 10 while the Honda Pilot's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Honda Pilot being ranked 6 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX and Honda Pilot is 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2019 Honda Pilot base engine makes 280 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, while the Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 527 miles. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the Pilot uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2019 Honda Pilot 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 2019 Acura MDX has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Acura MDX and the 2019 Honda Pilot have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
The Acura MDX and Honda Pilot are two fine examples of midsize 3-row SUVs, though they appeal to entirely different audiences. The MDX frolics in the luxury end of the pool and costs about $10K more than the Pilot. While that price difference is significant, the MDX has upscale styling, higher-grade materials, more standard technology features, and sportier driving dynamics. The MDX has a better warranty, too. Both SUVs employ a 3.5-liter V6 engine, but the MDX has slightly more horsepower, and its transmission has one additional gear. However, the Honda manages marginally better fuel economy than the Acura. The Pilot can accommodate eight passengers, whereas the MDX seats only seven. Front-row occupants will likely prefer the MDX, but those in the second and third rows will undoubtedly appreciate the Pilot’s extra space and more comfortable seats. While the Pilot performs admirably in NHTSA and IIHS safety tests, the MDX aces them with top scores in all areas.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
44300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
58333
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40340 - 105700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30316
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23245 - 35310
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25958
Price Range:
18990 - 34143
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
31131
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
19793 - 45892
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
271
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83237
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23856
Price Range:
16999 - 30989
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
21828
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
14486 - 34454
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
617
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87676
# Good or Great Deals:
200
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.317
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Pilot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.401
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.27244000615494
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
25.62147543810716
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
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6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 68Ranking
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17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
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23 out of / 68Ranking
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24 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 64Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
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49 out of / 68Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
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5 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
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10 out of / 34Ranking
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16 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
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18 out of / 34Ranking
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20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
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50 out of / 56Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
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
2019 Honda Pilot Trim Levels
Elite, EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi w/RES, LX, Touring, Touring w/Rear Captain's Chairs
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 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 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 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):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
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:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
169.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4036 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
196.5 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:
inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Brown
Canyon Bronze Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl / Steel Sapphire Metallic
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
