Acura vs. Mitsubishi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi cars.
When comparing the Acura brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality, reliability and safety. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.
Acura versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mitsubishi, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mitsubishi the overall advantage over Acura.
Acura versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Mitsubishi offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Acura versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Mitsubishi 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. Mitsubishi 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, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Mitsubishi offers 5 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. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,700 - $56,095
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,363 - $41,605
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$42,582 - $55,604
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
$28,385 - $41,421
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
46.4%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
45.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
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iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#3 of 21 in
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