Acura MDX vs. Lincoln MKT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and Lincoln MKT 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 Acura MDX and the Lincoln MKT.
When comparing the Acura MDX's and the Lincoln MKT's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Lincoln MKT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the Lincoln MKT's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Lincoln MKT.
Pricing: A used 2019 Acura MDX ranges from $22,884 to $35,998 while a used 2019 Lincoln MKT is priced between $17,740 to $29,984.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura MDX loses 51.5 percent of its value and the Lincoln MKT loses 57 percent of its value. This means the Acura MDX retains 5.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln MKT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.9 out of 10 while the Lincoln MKT's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Lincoln MKT being ranked 17 out of 68. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Acura MDX is ranked 1 and the Lincoln MKT is ranked 13.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.3 out of 10. For the Lincoln MKT the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln MKT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKT base engine makes 365 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. The MKT is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles. This gives the Acura MDX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKT. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the MKT uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura MDX, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$57,767
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$40,340 - $105,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$71,172
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $124,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,067
Price Range:
$22,884 - $35,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$36,807
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$23,549 - $51,363
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
205
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73,865
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,839
Price Range:
$17,740 - $29,984
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$45,682
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$19,481 - $132,752
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,179
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln MKT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.2 - 8.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.5 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
18.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 24.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 20.2
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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1 out of / 29Ranking
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1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
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16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
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23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 59Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Lincoln MKT Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 22Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
63 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
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
Lincoln MKT Trim Levels
Base, Reserve
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
365 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
279 / 391 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:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
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:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
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:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
17.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.2 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:
5036 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
207.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R19
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
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Iced Mocha
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Blue
Blue Diamond
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Dune
Black
Charcoal Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
