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Acura MDX
2020 Acura MDX
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$44,500
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7.3
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2020 Toyota Highlander
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$34,600
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8.6
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Overview

Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Acura MDX
2019-2020 Acura MDX Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Acura MDX Dashboard
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Rear Angle View
Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
295 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

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

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/60HR18
P235/65SR18
Rear Tire
P245/60HR18
P235/65SR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
24 MPG
City
20 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
17.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
390 miles
375.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
526.5 miles
519.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
196.2 in
194.9 in
Height
67.4 in
68.1 in
Max Width
77.7 in
76 in
Front Width
66.3 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
66.3 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
111 in
112.2 in
Ground Clearance
5.6 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
40.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.1 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.1 in
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
57.5 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.5 in
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.3 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
59.1 in
58.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.8 in
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
28.1 in
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
35.6 in
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.7 in
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.6 in
45.6 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,032 lbs
4,145 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
5,000 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
90.9 ft³
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
43.4 ft³
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
15.8 ft³
16 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Opulent Amber

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Performance Red Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
  • Graystone, Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
  • Parchment, Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Gray, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

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

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
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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