Acura RDX vs. Audi Q7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura RDX and Audi Q7 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 RDX and the Audi Q7.
In comparing the Acura RDX's and the Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura RDX's and the Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX is a better car than the Audi Q7.
Pricing: For a new model, the Acura RDX's price is between $45,700 and $56,095, with the Audi Q7 priced between $65,266 and $77,357.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura RDX loses 46.4 percent of its value and the Audi Q7 loses 58.5 percent of its value. This means the Acura RDX retains 12 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RDX is 8.4 out of 10 while the Audi Q7's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Acura RDX being ranked 6 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Audi Q7 being ranked 15 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura RDX is 8.5 out of 10. For the Audi Q7 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Acura RDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura RDX’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Audi Q7 base engine makes 261 horsepower. The RDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles.This gives the Acura RDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi Q7 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura RDX and the Audi Q7 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Acura RDX has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,700 - $56,095
Starting MSRP:
$44,350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,400 - $79,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,266 - $77,357
Starting MSRP:
$60,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$86,386
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$58,700 - $129,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,095
Price Range:
$42,582 - $55,604
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$57,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,806 - $84,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,370
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,268
# Good or Great Deals:
241
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757 - $73,757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,036
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
304
# Good or Great Deals:
24
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,710
Depreciation %:
46.7%
Resale Value $:
$23,640
Residual Value %:
53.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$35,864
Depreciation %:
59.3%
Resale Value $:
$24,636
Residual Value %:
40.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
56.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.3% - 59.3%
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura RDX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.7 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Acura RDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 59Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura RDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Tech
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 462 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 515 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
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
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
29.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4014 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4949 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
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
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Waitomo Blue Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Brown
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray
