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Is the MDX really that much better than the RDX?
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- 2008 Acura RDX
- RDX 4WD
- 2008 Acura MDX
- MDX 4WD
| MECHANICAL | |
|---|---|
| 2.3L DOHC PGM-FI 16-valve i-VTEC turbocharged 4-cyl engine | 3.7L PGM-FI SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 engine |
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters, Grade Logic Control | Drive-by-wire throttle system |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control | 5-speed automatic transmission w/Sequential SportShift paddle shifters & grade logic control |
| Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar | Super handling all-wheel drive (SH-AWD) |
| Independent mult-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar | Trailer stability assist |
| P235/55R18 all-season tires | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension |
| 18" x 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels | Independent multilink rear suspension |
| Compact spare | Front & rear stabilizer bars |
| Torque-sensing variable pwr rack & pinion steering | P255/55HR18 all-season tires |
| 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS)-inc: electronic brake distribution, brake assist | 18" x 8" alloy wheels |
| Dual-outlet exhaust | Compact spare |
| Torque-sensing variable pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Front/rear disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist | |
| Integrated dual outlet exhaust | |
| EXTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Pwr moonroof w/tilt feature-inc: auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation | Pwr moonroof w/tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation |
| Body-colored tailgate spoiler | Body-colored tailgate spoiler |
| Xenon high intensity discharge auto-off headlights | Xenon high intensity discharge auto on/off headlights |
| Front fog lights | Fog lights |
| Daytime running lights | Daytime running lights |
| Heated pwr mirrors-inc: passenger reverse gear tilt-down, integrated LED directional signals, memory | LED tail lights |
| Rear privacy glass | Heated pwr mirrors w/reverse gear tilt-down, integrated LED directional signals |
| Speed-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers | Rear privacy glass |
| Intermittent rear window wiper | Speed sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Chrome door handles | Intermittent rear window wiper |
| INTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Perforated leather-trimmed heated front sport bucket seats-inc: active front head restraints, driver 8-way pwr adjustment/lumbar support/memory | 8-way pwr front heated sport bucket seats w/driver pwr lumbar support |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/armrest | Leather trimmed interior |
| Lockable front center console w/dual-level storage | Active front headrests |
| (2) 12V pwr outlets | 2nd row reclining 60/40 split folding seats w/fold-down armrest |
| Front & rear beverage holders | 3rd row 50/50 split folding seats |
| Carpeted floor mats | Front center console w/dual access armrest |
| Aluminum threshold garnish | Front passenger lower center console compartment |
| Leather-wrapped tilt & telescoping steering wheel w/cruise controls, audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink | Carpeted front/rear floor mats |
| Theft-deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer | Aluminum threshold garnish |
| LED backlit gauges w/progressive illumination-inc: turbo boost meter | Leather-wrapped pwr tilt & telescoping steering wheel |
| Exterior temp indicator | Steering wheel mounted controls-inc: cruise control, audio, phone, multi- information display |
| Tire pressure monitoring system w/location indicators | Theft-deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer |
| Multi-info display | LED backlit gauges w/progressive illumination |
| Center info display screen | Trip computer |
| Maintenance minder system | Tire pressure monitoring system w/location & pressure indicators |
| Pwr windows-inc: front auto-up/down, auto reverse | Exterior temp indicator |
| Pwr door locks | Maintenance minder system |
| Remote entry system | Pwr windows w/driver & front passenger auto-up/down, auto-reverse, key-off operation |
| HomeLink universal remote | Remote & driver door lock windows-open function |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control system w/air filtration | Pwr door locks |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Remote entry system w/personalized settings for driver's seat, steering column, outside mirrors, climate control, select audio settings |
| AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (7) speakers, 360 watts | HomeLink remote system |
| XM satellite radio *Available in 48 contiguous United States, first 90 days are free* | Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface w/phonebook exchange |
| MP3/auxiliary input jack | XM satellite radio *Only available in the 48 contiguous United States, Free for first 90 days* |
| HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface | AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer/MP3/WMA-inc: speed-sensitive volume control, (8) speakers w/8" subwoofer |
| Front-door utility boxes/storage compartments | Auxiliary input jack |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Rear spoiler integrated radio antenna |
| Driver/front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors | Tri-zone front/rear synchronized automatic climate control system w/humidity control, air filtration |
| Front overhead map lights | Rear window defroster w/timer |
| Ambient cabin lighting | Simulated Koa wood grained trim |
| Cargo area lighting | (3) 12 volt pwr outlets |
| Illuminated ignition, window switches, door lock switches | (10) cup holders |
| Front seatback pockets | Front/rear door storage compartments |
| Reversible hard cargo lid cover | Auto dimming rearview mirror |
| Illuminated driver & front passenger vanity mirrors | |
| Front & rear map lights, ambient cabin lighting, front footwell lighting, door mounted courtesy lights | |
| Illuminated ignition, pwr window/door lock switches, steering wheel controls, overhead controls | |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | |
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING | |
|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 22 (2.3L engine/5-speed auto trans) | City 15/hwy 20 (3.7L engine/5-speed auto trans) |
| SAFETY | |
|---|---|
| 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS)-inc: electronic brake distribution, brake assist | 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist |
| Dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags | Dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags |
| Front side airbags w/passenger side occupant position detection system | Front side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant position detection |
| Side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor | Front & rear side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor |
| 3-point front seatbelts-inc: adjustable height, load limiters, pretensioners | 3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & load limiters |
| 3-point rear seatbelts | 3-point rear seatbelts |
| LATCH child-seat mounting system | LATCH child seat mounting system (2nd row seats) |
| Rear child safety door locks | Child seat tether anchors (2nd/3rd row seats) |
| Emergency tailgate opener | Rear child safety door locks |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control |
| Side-impact door beams | Side-impact door beams |
| Impact-absorbing crumple zones | Front & rear crumple zones |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure | Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure |
| Daytime running lights | Daytime running lights |