Acura vs. Toyota
When comparing the Acura brand to the Toyota brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, reliability and safety. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, retained value and variety of models offered.
Acura versus Toyota: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Acura versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 7 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Toyota also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Toyota, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Toyota the overall advantage over Acura.
Acura versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 7 model comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Acura offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Acura and Toyota have the same towing capacity.
Acura versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Acura versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 7 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons. Acura and Toyota tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Acura shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 7 comparisons, and Acura and Toyota tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
Acura offers 2 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Toyota offers 12 SUVs, 6 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options
Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 hybrid. Toyota offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 16 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,178 - $55,345
Acura MDX
$53,439 - $74,843
Acura MDX
$53,439 - $74,843
Cars
Acura ILX
$27,587 - $32,794
Acura TLX
$41,629 - $58,145
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
$45,178 - $55,345
Acura MDX
$53,439 - $74,843
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
$30,240 - $40,731
Toyota Highlander
$40,131 - $53,512
Toyota 4Runner
$42,958 - $57,161
Cars
Toyota Corolla
$22,795 - $28,469
Toyota Camry
$27,688 - $39,291
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$33,869 - $45,256
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$43,748 - $57,171
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$43,667 - $55,000
Acura MDX
$49,999 - $65,262
Acura MDX
$49,999 - $65,262
Cars
Acura ILX
$26,229 - $32,997
Acura TLX
$43,698 - $56,498
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
$43,667 - $55,000
Acura MDX
$49,999 - $65,262
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
$30,150 - $43,656
Toyota Highlander
$38,989 - $52,999
Toyota 4Runner
$41,899 - $65,677
Cars
Toyota Corolla
$22,821 - $29,993
Toyota Camry
$27,534 - $39,950
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$35,510 - $49,039
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$43,022 - $59,154
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
49.3%
Acura MDX
53.7%
Acura MDX
53.7%
Cars
Acura ILX
48%
Acura TLX
51.1%
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
49.3%
Acura MDX
53.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
34.7%
Toyota Highlander
38.1%
Toyota 4Runner
24.7%
Cars
Toyota Corolla
32.8%
Toyota Camry
40.7%
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
36.1%
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
43.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Cars
Acura ILX
201 hp / 180 foot-lbs
Acura TLX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Toyota Highlander
265 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Toyota 4Runner
270 hp / 278 foot-lbs
Cars
Toyota Corolla
169 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Toyota Camry
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
219 hp
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
243 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
22 / 28 / 24
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
Cars
Acura ILX
24 / 34 / 28
Acura TLX
22 / 31 / 25
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
22 / 28 / 24
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
27 / 34 / 30
Toyota Highlander
22 / 29 / 25
Toyota 4Runner
16 / 19 / 17
Cars
Toyota Corolla
32 / 41 / 35
Toyota Camry
28 / 39 / 32
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
41 / 38 / 40
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
36 / 35 / 36
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
3500 lbs
Toyota Highlander
5000 lbs
Toyota 4Runner
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
1750 lbs
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
Acura MDX
8.7 / 10
Acura MDX
8.7 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
8.7 / 10
Acura TLX
8.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
Acura MDX
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
8.5 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.9 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.6 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
8.8 / 10
Toyota Camry
8.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
8.3 / 10
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.2 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
7.7 / 10
Acura TLX
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
8.2 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
8.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.5 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.8 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
8.5 / 10
Toyota Camry
8.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
6.2 / 10
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
10 / 10
Acura TLX
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
9.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander
10 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.0 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
9.0 / 10
Toyota Camry
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
10 / 10
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
Acura MDX
7.0 / 10
Acura MDX
7.0 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
8.3 / 10
Acura TLX
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
Acura MDX
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
8.5 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.2 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
9.0 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
8.8 / 10
Toyota Camry
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
8.8 / 10
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#2 of 67 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Acura MDX
#2 of 67 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#4 of 39 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Acura TLX
#7 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#2 of 67 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
#6 of 24 in
Best Small SUVs
Toyota Highlander
#1 of 61 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Toyota 4Runner
#3 of 25 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Toyota Corolla
#4 of 51 in
Best Small Cars
Toyota Camry
#2 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
#3 of 21 in
Best Hybrid SUVs
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
#1 of 21 in
Best Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 67 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 67 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#9 of 39 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Acura TLX
#12 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 67 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
#5 of 24 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Toyota Highlander
#2 of 61 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Toyota 4Runner
#1 of 25 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Toyota Corolla
#3 of 51 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Toyota Camry
#2 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
#6 of 21 in
Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
#1 of 21 in
Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#23 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#17 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Acura MDX
#17 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Cars
Acura ILX
#22 of 39 in
Luxury Small Cars
Acura TLX
#10 of 29 in
Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
#23 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#17 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
#6 of 61 in
Crossover SUVs
Toyota Highlander
#3 of 31 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
Toyota 4Runner
#1 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Cars
Toyota Corolla
#6 of 51 in
Small Cars
Toyota Camry
#2 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
#2 of 21 in
Hybrid SUVs
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
#6 of 21 in
Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 5 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#2 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#2 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Other Comparisons
Acura MDX
#2 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
#6 of 14 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Toyota Highlander
#1 of 28 in
Best Crossover SUVs for the Money
Toyota 4Runner
#3 of 15 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Other Comparisons
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
#1 of 1 in
Best Hybrid SUVs for the Money
