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2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 Toyota Highlander

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Acura MDX and 2019 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander.

In comparing the 2019 Acura MDX's and the 2019 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2019 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and interior volume. The 2019 Acura MDX and 2019 Toyota Highlander have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Acura MDX's and the 2019 Toyota Highlander'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 Toyota Highlander is priced between $19,977 to $33,998.

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 Toyota Highlander loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Toyota Highlander retains 11.9 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 and Toyota Highlander is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Toyota Highlander being ranked 3 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 8.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Highlander the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Highlander a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Acura MDX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2019 Toyota Highlander base engine makes 185 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 miles. This gives the 2019 Acura MDX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Toyota Highlander. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the Highlander uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2019 Toyota Highlander has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2019 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Acura MDX and the 2019 Toyota Highlander have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2019 Acura MDX
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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:

31830

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:

26837

Price Range:

19977 - 33998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

21828

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

14486 - 34454

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

958

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

88436

# Good or Great Deals:

345

Acura MDX Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 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 Toyota Highlander

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.8

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:

0.387



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:

3.5467951258971144

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 25.6

Acura MDX Rankings

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 68

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 29

Best Family Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 27

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 27

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

1 / 13

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

1 / 13

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

1 / 8

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 8

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

2 / 7

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money

3 / 25

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

3 / 25

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 26

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

6 / 27

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

7 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

9 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 27

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 27

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 27

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

14 / 27

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

17 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

17 / 27

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

18 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

18 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

19 / 27

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

19 / 27

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

22 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

22 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

23 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

23 / 27

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

24 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

33 / 64

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

34 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

39 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

48 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

49 / 68

Toyota Highlander Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

3 / 30

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

4 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

4 / 28

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

7 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

9 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

11 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 30

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

16 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

17 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

18 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

19 / 32

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

20 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

21 / 56

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

27 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 34

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

32 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

47 / 56

Available 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 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE, XLE

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:

2 years / 25000 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:

185 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.044 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:

2.7 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 24 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 461 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:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

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:

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:

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:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.6 inches

Cargo Space:

13.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

83.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

158.7 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:

4165 lbs

Width:

75.8 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

192.5 inches

Wheelbase:

109.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 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 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/60R18

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

Midnight Black Metallic

Brown

Toasted Walnut Pearl

Gray

Predawn Gray Mica

Red

Ooh La La Rouge Mica

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Blue

Shoreline Blue Pearl

Green

Alumina Jade Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Parchment

Black

Ebony

Brown

Espresso

Gray

Graystone

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Gray

Ash

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