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Acura RDX
2023 Acura RDX
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$44,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Toyota Highlander
2023 Toyota Highlander
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$36,620
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Acura RDX
2022-2023 Acura RDX Rear Angle View
2022-2023 Acura RDX Dashboard
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Toyota Highlander
2020-2023 Toyota Highlander Rear Angle View
2020-2023 Toyota Highlander Steering Wheel Design
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,804 lbs
4,155 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
25 MPG
City
22 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
17.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
376.2 miles
393.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
478.8 miles
519.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
187.4 in
194.9 in
Height
65.7 in
68.1 in
Max Width
74.8 in
76 in
Front Width
64.2 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
64.7 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
112.2 in
Ground Clearance
5.7 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38 in
38.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57 in
58.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50 in
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
28 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
45.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.5 ft³
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
29.5 ft³
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P235/55HR19
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P235/55HR19
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Fathom Blue Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Cypress
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Wind Chill Pearl

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • 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 Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
  • Espresso, Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
  • Graystone, Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
  • Parchment, Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
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
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
Not Available
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

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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