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Acura MDX
2022 Acura MDX
Select configuration:
$57,100
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
Acura MDX For SaleAcura MDX Full Review
Toyota Highlander
2021 Toyota Highlander
Select configuration:
$35,085
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
Toyota Highlander For SaleToyota Highlander Full Review

Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Acura MDX
Driving Back View
Dashboard
60
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Toyota Highlander
2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Rear Angle View
2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Central Control Panel
67
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

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

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,534 lbs
4,145 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
24 MPG
City
19 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
17.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
351.5 miles
375.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
462.5 miles
519.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.4 in
194.9 in
Height
67.1 in
68.1 in
Max Width
78.7 in
76 in
Front Width
67.7 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
67.7 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
113.8 in
112.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.3 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.5 in
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
60.3 in
58.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.8 in
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
29 in
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
36.2 in
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
55.1 in
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.6 in
45.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
95 ft³
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
48.4 ft³
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.1 ft³
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.5 ft
37.4 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
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P255/50HR20
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Opulent Amber

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Apex Blue Pearl
  • Apex Blue Pearl
  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Performance Red Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Perforated Milano Leather & Ultrasuede
  • Red, Perforated Milano Leather & Ultrasuede
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

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
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
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
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 Engine Start
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
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
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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