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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 depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency and towing capacity.

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. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 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. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings:

Most Reliable Car Rankings:

Safest Car Rankings:

Best Cars for the Money Rankings:

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.

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Model & Pricing
  • Pricing
  • Depreciation
  • Specs
  • Ratings
  • Rankings
  • Bodystyles
  • Drivetrains

Acura

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Mitsubishi

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New Car Pricing

SUVs

Acura RDX

$46,450 - $56,400

New Car Pricing

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

$30,108 - $44,994

Used Car Pricing

SUVs

Acura RDX

$40,995 - $52,794

Used Car Pricing

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

$29,711 - $45,035

5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)

SUVs

Acura RDX

47.8%

5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

51.1%

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

24 / 31 / 27

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

7.9 / 10

iSeeCars Reliability Ratings

SUVs

Acura RDX

8.3 / 10

iSeeCars Reliability Ratings

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

7.7 / 10

iSeeCars Safety Ratings

SUVs

Acura RDX

9.0 / 10

iSeeCars Safety Ratings

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

8.2 / 10

iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings

SUVs

Acura RDX

7.9 / 10

iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

7.7 / 10

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings

SUVs

Acura RDX

#2 of 28 in

Best Luxury Small SUVs

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

#13 of 19 in

Best Small SUVs

iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings

SUVs

Acura RDX

#2 of 28 in

Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs

iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

#10 of 19 in

Most Reliable Small SUVs

iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings

SUVs

Acura RDX

#6 of 28 in

Safest Luxury Small SUVs

iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

#17 of 19 in

Safest Small SUVs

iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings

SUVs

Acura RDX

#1 of 26 in

Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money

iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings

SUVs

Mitsubishi Outlander

#2 of 29 in

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

Available Body Styles

SUV: ADX, MDX, RDX, ZDX
Sedan: TLX
Hatchback: Integra

Available Body Styles

SUV: Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport
Sedan: Mirage G4
Hatchback: Mirage

Available Drivetrain Options

Drivetrains: Electric, Gasoline
Drive Types: AWD, FWD, RWD
Gasoline: ADX, Integra, MDX, RDX, TLX
Electric: ZDX
AWD: ADX, MDX, RDX, TLX, ZDX
FWD: ADX, Integra, MDX, TLX
RWD: ZDX

Available Drivetrain Options

Drivetrains: Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Drive Types: AWD, FWD
Gasoline: Eclipse Cross, Mirage, Mirage G4, Outlander, Outlander Sport
Plug-in Hybrid: Outlander PHEV
AWD: Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport
FWD: Mirage, Mirage G4, Outlander

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