2020 Acura MDX vs. 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Acura MDX and 2020 Lincoln Nautilus 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 2020 Acura MDX and the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
When we compare the 2020 Acura MDX's and the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Acura MDX and 2020 Lincoln Nautilus have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Acura MDX's and the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
Pricing: A used 2020 Acura MDX ranges from $26,237 to $37,340 while a used 2020 Lincoln Nautilus is priced between $24,496 to $37,987.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Acura MDX loses 51.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus loses 54.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Acura MDX retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus base engine makes 250 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. The Nautilus is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 478 miles.This gives the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Acura MDX the advantage in maximum range. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the Nautilus uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2020 Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Acura MDX and the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$62,310
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$41,040 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$62,310
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$41,040 - $108,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,643
Price Range:
$26,237 - $37,340
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,626
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,046 - $77,686
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
576
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52,885
# Good or Great Deals:
180
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,301
Price Range:
$24,496 - $37,987
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,626
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,046 - $77,686
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
370
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
50,212
# Good or Great Deals:
204
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Nautilus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 23.6
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
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25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 59Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
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46 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Lincoln Nautilus Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
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20 out of / 20Ranking
32 out of / 59Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
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52 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD PMC Edition, 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/Tech
2020 Lincoln Nautilus Trim Levels
Black Label, Reserve, Standard
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:
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:
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
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:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 478 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:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
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:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
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:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
37.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.9 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:
4142 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet / Red Carpet
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
Blue
Artisan Blue
Brown
Ochre Brown
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Brown
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