Acura ZDX vs. Acura MDX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura ZDX and Acura MDX 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 ZDX and the Acura MDX.
In comparing the Acura ZDX's and the Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the Acura ZDX has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Acura ZDX and Acura MDX have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura ZDX's and the Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Acura ZDX.
Pricing: A used 2013 Acura ZDX ranges from $10,925 to $21,448 while a used 2013 Acura MDX is priced between $7,097 to $17,019.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Acura ZDX and the Acura MDX makes 300 horsepower. The ZDX is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 441 miles. This gives the Acura ZDX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura MDX. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Acura ZDX has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
50920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
55324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
39545 - 92900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
43280
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
55324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
39545 - 92900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17675
Price Range:
10925 - 21448
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
14673
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10218 - 20251
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
211617
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11862
Price Range:
7097 - 17019
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
14673
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10218 - 20251
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
82
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140633
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Acura ZDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura ZDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.825827858409121
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.2 - 9.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2592374104498
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.2 - 9.3
Acura ZDX Rankings
Not yet available
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 64Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura ZDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD
Acura MDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 483 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 441 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
27.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4452 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4550 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
68.2 inches
Length:
191.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Graphite Luster Metallic / Palladium Metallic
White
Aspen White Pearl II
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Graphite Luster Metallic / Palladium Metallic
White
Aspen White Pearl II
Blue
Bali Blue Pearl
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Seacoast
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
