2022 Acura MDX vs. 2022 Toyota Highlander

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Acura MDX and 2022 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 2022 Acura MDX and the 2022 Toyota Highlander.

In comparing the 2022 Acura MDX's and the 2022 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, The 2022 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2022 Acura MDX and 2022 Toyota Highlander have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Acura MDX's and the 2022 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Toyota Highlander is a better car than the 2022 Acura MDX.

Pricing: A used 2022 Acura MDX ranges from $33,129 to $49,897 while a used 2022 Toyota Highlander is priced between $29,197 to $43,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value and the 2022 Toyota Highlander loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Toyota Highlander retains 11.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 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 3 out of 28 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Toyota Highlander being ranked 1 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs.

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 2022 Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota Highlander base engine makes 295 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 501 miles. This gives the 2022 Toyota Highlander the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Acura MDX. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the Highlander uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2022 Toyota Highlander has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The 2022 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2022 Acura MDX and the 2022 Toyota Highlander have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

48000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

67488

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

44090 - 119900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

35855

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

34578

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27400 - 40325

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

40643

Price Range:

33129 - 49897

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

52935

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

35812 - 90529

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

565

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

66558

# Good or Great Deals:

328

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

36468

Price Range:

29197 - 43995

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

31821

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

25159 - 43117

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1279

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

70166

# Good or Great Deals:

682

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 2022 Acura MDX

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

10.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

6.7 - 13.8

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.317

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Toyota Highlander

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.7 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.387



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.984290466015009

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 13.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.04264530423323

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 25.6

Acura MDX Rankings

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

1 / 8

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

1 / 6

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 31

Best Family Luxury Midsize SUVs

2 / 28

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money

2 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

2 / 24

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 6

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

3 / 15

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

3 / 8

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 31

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 28

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

4 / 15

Safest Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 31

Safest Luxury Midsize SUVs

5 / 28

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 31

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

6 / 28

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

7 / 70

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

7 / 70

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

8 / 70

Best Gas Mileage Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Midsize SUVs

9 / 28

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 28

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

11 / 31

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 28

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 28

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 70

Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs

13 / 70

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

15 / 28

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

18 / 28

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

19 / 70

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

19 / 31

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

19 / 28

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

19 / 28

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 31

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 31

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

22 / 31

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

22 / 31

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

23 / 28

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

24 / 70

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

24 / 31

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 31

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

29 / 70

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

29 / 62

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

37 / 70

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Crossover SUVs

39 / 70

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

41 / 70

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

47 / 70

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

48 / 70

Toyota Highlander Rankings

Best Midsize SUVs

1 / 31

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

2 / 31

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 33

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

3 / 29

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

3 / 26

Best Crossover SUVs

4 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

4 / 33

Best Family Midsize SUVs

4 / 31

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 31

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

6 / 66

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

7 / 66

Best Family Crossover SUVs

7 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

9 / 31

Safest Midsize SUVs

9 / 31

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 31

Safest Crossover SUVs

16 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

18 / 33

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 31

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 29

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

19 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

20 / 54

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

21 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 33

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 33

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

25 / 26

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

26 / 33

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 31

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

29 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

29 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

29 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

29 / 31

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

32 / 66

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

44 / 66

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

54 / 54

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2022 Acura MDX Trim Levels

Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD Type S, SH-AWD Type S w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Tech

2022 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE

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

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

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:

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

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

0.068 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

295 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

263 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

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

0.071 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):


19 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 481 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):


20 / 28 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

358 / 501 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

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

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

60.3 inches

Cargo Space:

16.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

71.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

155.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.7 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

84.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

157.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4271 lbs

Width:

78.7 inches

Height:

67.1 inches

Length:

198.4 inches

Wheelbase:

113.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4145 lbs

Width:

76 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/55R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Majestic Black Pearl

Blue

Fathom Blue Pearl

Gray

Liquid Carbon Metallic

Red

Performance Red Pearl

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Brown

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Brown

Opulent Amber

Interior Colors

Beige

Parchment

Black

Ebony

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Gray

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