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Acura MDX vs. Hyundai PALISADE

In comparing the Acura MDX to the Hyundai PALISADE, The Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Acura MDX and Hyundai PALISADE have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX versus the Hyundai PALISADE, the Hyundai PALISADE is a better car than the Acura MDX.

Acura MDX versus Hyundai PALISADE Pricing

A used 2023 Acura MDX ranges from $50,877 to $67,176 while a used 2023 Hyundai PALISADE is priced between $42,999 to $57,652. For a new model, the Acura MDX's price is between $53,401 and $74,378, with the Hyundai PALISADE priced between $40,794 and $55,688.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Hyundai PALISADE base engine makes 291 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The PALISADE is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the PALISADE uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage of offering more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Acura MDX has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Acura MDX.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura MDX and the Hyundai PALISADE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Acura MDX

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2023 Hyundai PALISADE

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$53,401 - $74,378

Used Asking Price:

$50,877 - $67,176

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

53.7%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$40,794 - $55,688

Used Asking Price:

$42,999 - $57,652

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

48.2%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

9.3 / 10

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 21
2 / 67
2 / 21

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 25
4 / 25

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

17 / 25

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

18 / 21

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

59 / 67

iSeeCars Rankings

10 / 31
12 / 25

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 25
18 / 31
18 / 25

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

22 / 31
24 / 61

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

51 / 61
53 / 61

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Pros and Cons

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Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

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

Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, XRT

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 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:

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 Specifications

Horsepower:

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm

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

0.070 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:

3.8 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):

357 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

60.8 inches

Cargo Space:

18 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

86.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

173.3 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:

4171 lbs

Width:

77.8 inches

Height:

68.9 inches

Length:

196.7 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 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 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

245/60R18