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Acura MDX
2023 Acura MDX
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$54,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Nissan Pathfinder
2023 Nissan Pathfinder
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$35,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Acura MDX
2022-2023 Acura MDX Rear Angle View
2022-2023 Acura MDX Dashboard
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Nissan Pathfinder
2022-2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rearward Vision
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
284 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,297 lbs
4,317 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
23 MPG
City
19 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
351.5 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
481 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.4 in
197 in
Height
67.1 in
70.9 in
Max Width
78.7 in
77.9 in
Front Width
67.7 in
66.9 in
Rear Width
67.7 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
113.8 in
114.2 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
7.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
44.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
42.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
60.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.3 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.5 in
35.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
60.3 in
59.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.8 in
56.3 in
Third Row Leg Room
29 in
28 in
Third Row Headroom
36.2 in
37.8 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
55.1 in
58.4 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.6 in
46.7 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
95 ft³
80.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
48.4 ft³
45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.1 ft³
16.6 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Height (Area)
N/A
33.3 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.5 ft
38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 9"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 9"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/50HR20
P255/60HR18
Rear Tire
P255/50HR20
P255/60HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Fathom Blue Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Performance Red Pearl
  • Phantom Violet Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Espresso, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Graystone, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Parchment, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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