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Is the MDX really that much better than the RDX?

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2008 Acura RDX

20%: 3 votes

2008 Acura RDX: RDX 4WD

2008 Acura MDX

80%: 12 votes

2008 Acura MDX: MDX 4WD

2008 Acura RDX: RDX 4WD

2008 Acura MDX: MDX 4WD

At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4 Based on 9 reviews	4 Based on 9 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$33,195 Invoice $30,522	$40,195 Invoice $36,531
Monthly Payment*
$649 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$786 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline	Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,538 and up	$1,714 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
17/22 mpg LessMediumMore	15/20 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
351 miles NearMediumFar	367 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Automatic	Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD	4WD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
240 @ 6000 LowMediumHigh	300 @ 6000 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
260 @ 4500 LowMediumHigh	275 @ 5000 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
SUV 4-Door SUV	SUV 4-Door SUV
Passenger Seating
5	7
Cargo Room*
7 Suitcases 28.8 cubic feet	3 Suitcases 15 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
4 years	4 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles	50,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
5	5
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
5	5
NHTSA Rollover Rating
4	4

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
3,924 lbs LightMediumHeavy	4,548 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
180.7 inches ShortMediumLong	190.7 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
73.6 inches NarrowMediumWide	78.5 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
65.2 inches ShortMediumTall	68.2 inches ShortMediumTall

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