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2025 Acura MDX SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Acura MDX is a midsize three-row luxury SUV available in five trim levels, plus a high-performance Type S trim that's reviewed separately. The base-level MDX and Technology Package trims come standard with front-wheel drive, while the A-Spec, Advance Package and A-Spec Advance come standard with all-wheel drive. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of the MDX's key features and specs.

The MDX comes standard with the following:

  • 3.5-liter V6 (290 horsepower, 267 lb-ft of torque)
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Reclining and sliding second-row seats with removable center seat
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen central display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both with wireless connectivity)
  • 11-speaker audio system
  • Google built-in
  • Alexa Built-in
  • Wireless charging pad
  • USB ports in the first and second rows

You also get AcuraWatch, a suite of advanced driver assist features that includes:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the MDX back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Adaptive cruise control with curve speed assist (maintains a driver-set distance between the MDX and the car in front, and slows down for curves)

The Technology package adds:

  • 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Navigation system
  • Customizable interior ambient lighting
  • Additional sound insulation in fenders and doors
  • Laminated rear glass
  • Remote engine start
  • Passenger seat memory function
  • Rear sunshades
  • Power-folding outside mirrors
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

A-Spec builds on the Tech package with the following:

  • Unique styling and trim
  • Unique flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • LED foglights

The MDX Advance package adds significant upgrades, including:

  • Third-row USB ports (2)
  • Real wood interior trim
  • 16-way power front seats with massage function
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Roof rails
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • LED door handle lights
  • Heated second-row outboard seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming side mirrors
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the MDX and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Topping the MDX lineup is the A-Spec Advance, which includes all of the A-Spec styling tweaks plus the Advance equipment.

Which MDX trim does Edmunds recommend?

Acura has reshuffled which trim comes with what, which makes us think the MDX Technology Package is the better buy these days. You get the new Bang & Olufsen audio system, leather seats, the new touchscreen and updated driver assist systems, plus all-wheel drive is optional. The A-Spec has some unique styling tweaks and comes with standard all-wheel drive.

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Comparing average pricing near
Akron, OH
Vehicle
MDX Base
MDX Type S
Vehicle
Base
3.5L 6cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$51,200
Avg Price Paid
$49,870
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Type S
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A
Starting MSRP
$75,250
Avg Price Paid
$75,672
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
premium leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
354 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/55R19
275/40R21
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in
21 X 9.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
17 / 21 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
352 / 481 miles
315 / 389 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.5 ft.
40.5 ft.
Curb weight
4,268 lb.
4,776 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.3 in.
6.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
Height
67.9 in.
67.9 in.
Length
198.4 in.
198.4 in.
Wheelbase
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.1 cu. ft.
18.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Front Leg Room
41.6 in.
41.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.9 in.
61.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
60.3 in.
60.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$67,517
$92,685
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.9
$1.24
Depreciation
$28,983
$43,041
Financing
$10,662
$16,030
Taxes & Fees
$3,693
$5,463
Fuel
$15,172
$17,551
Insurance
$3,877
$4,166
Maintenance
$4,283
$5,358
Repairs
$847
$1,076
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Parchment, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Azurite Blue, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Orchid/Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Platinum White Pearl
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Majestic Black Pearl
Canyon River Blue Metallic
Lunar Silver Metallic
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Apex Blue Pearl
Majestic Black Pearl
Uban Gray Pearl
Performance Red Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic