Acura vs. Dodge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Dodge contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Dodge cars.
When comparing the Acura brand to the Dodge brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability and safety. Dodge has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity and retained value.
Acura versus Dodge: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Dodge pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Dodge in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Dodge also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Dodge, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Dodge the overall advantage over Acura.
Acura versus Dodge: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Acura offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Acura versus Dodge: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Dodge overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura MDX
$52,942 - $75,293
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura MDX
$46,868 - $68,998
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura MDX
51.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
42.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura MDX
#2 of 10 in
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iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#15 of 16 in
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